Which law, enacted during Trudeau's tenure, protected the language rights of all Francophones in Canada?

• A. Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• B. Official Languages Act
• C. Multiculturalism Act
• D. Constitution Act

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is protecting language rights through Federal policy. The Official Languages Act established that English and French are the official languages of the federal government and requires federal services to be available in both languages. This sets up real, nationwide rights for Francophone Canadians to access government information, communication, and services in their language, not just in Quebec. It was enacted during Pierre Trudeau’s time and created a framework to support bilingual administration and citizen access across the country.

While the Charter of Rights and Freedoms also touches on language rights, and the Constitution Act deals with broader constitutional rights, the Official Languages Act is the specific law designed to guarantee bilingual federal services and protect Francophone language rights on a nationwide scale. The Multiculturalism Act, meanwhile, focuses on cultural diversity rather than language rights.