What does the 1982 Charter confirm about languages in Canada?

• A. Official bilingualism and official language minority education rights
• B. Unilingual English policy for Parliament
• C. Removal of minority language education rights
• D. Only bilingual signage in federal buildings

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) recognizes two official languages at the national level and protects education rights for minority language communities. It confirms that English and French are official languages of Canada, so federal institutions and services must be accessible in either language, including Parliament and federal courts. It also guarantees minority language education rights under provincial education systems, so communities whose first language is French or English can receive education in that minority language where the law permits.

That’s why the best answer is the one that states official bilingualism and official language minority education rights. The other options don’t fit because the Charter does not establish a unilingual English policy for Parliament, it does not remove minority language education rights, and it isn’t limited to bilingual signage in federal buildings—the language rights extend to federal services and education as well.