Enabling Canadians to Consult the Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba Website in Both Official Languages

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - June 13, 2014) - Department of Canadian Heritage

Canadians will now be able to view information on the website of the Long Term and Continuing Care Association of Manitoba in both official languages. Thanks to an investment of $3,200, the English version of the organization's website is to be entirely translated into French. This project will help raise awareness among a greater number of Canadians about the organization's promotional efforts on behalf of senior citizens in Manitoba. Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament (Winnipeg South Centre), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Quick Facts

• In 2011, close to 7.3 million Canadians reported French as their mother tongue.
• In Quebec, 79.7 percent of the population reported French as their mother tongue in 2011.
• Minority French-language communities exist in all other provinces and territories across Canada.

Quotes

"French and English are an integral part of our history, our identity, and our future. Our commitment is to protect, celebrate, and strengthen our two official languages. This is why we are proud to support organizations like the Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba that aim to present themselves to the people of Canada in French and English."

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"The Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba does outstanding work to help many individuals and organizations in our community. Translating its website will help the organization to reach a wider audience and, at the same time, help more Canadians follow its activities."

-Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament (Winnipeg South Centre)

Additional Links

Support for Interpretation and Translation, a subcomponent of Official Languages Support Programs

Roadmap for Canada's Official Languages 2013-2018

Long Term and Continuing Care Association of Manitoba

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