Which body is affirmed to preserve and promote the status, rights and privileges of the linguistic communities in New Brunswick?

• A. The legislature and government of New Brunswick.
• B. The Parliament of Canada.
• C. The judiciary of New Brunswick.
• D. The federal minister of cultural affairs.

Answer: (A)

Language rights within a province are handled by that province’s own government. New Brunswick is officially bilingual, so the responsibility to preserve and promote the status, rights, and privileges of its linguistic communities lies primarily with the province’s legislature and government. They pass laws, fund services, and implement programs in both languages to support English- and French-speaking communities and keep their rights protected within the province. The federal Parliament handles nationwide matters, the judiciary enforces rights when disputes arise, and no federal minister would take on this provincial, proactive role. So the provincial legislature and government are the body best suited for this responsibility.