Question 332

What major piece of legislation was a direct result of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism established in 1963?

  1. AThe founding of La Francophonie
  2. BThe creation of the Quebec Pension Plan
  3. CThe 1980 Quebec referendum
  4. DThe Official Languages Act (1969)
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) The Official Languages Act (1969)

Explanation

The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism led directly to the Official Languages Act in 1969, which guarantees French and English services in the federal government across Canada.

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