TheCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms16.(1) English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and government of Canada.16.(2) English and French are the official languages of New Brunswick and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the legislature and government of New Brunswick.16.1.(1) The English linguistic community and the French linguistic community in New Brunswick have equality of status and equal rights and privileges, including the right to distinct educational institutions and such distinct cultural institutions as are necessary for the preservation and promotion of those communities.19.(2) Either English or French may be used by any person in, or in any pleading in or process issuing from, any court of New Brunswick.20.(2) Any member of the public in New Brunswick has the right to communicate wit...
