Celebrating Canada's sixth annual Language Advocacy Day, February 22nd, this event is both a moment of reflection and a call to action. Through critical insight and practical experience, panelists will explore how language advocacy advances civil rights, strengthens democratic institutions, and fosters social cohesion. In a polarized climate that favors oversimplification, this event creates space for nuance, dialogue, and concrete pathways forward. More info and Event Registration: HERE LAC invites organizations to submit a Municipal Proclamation Request recognizing February 22 as Language Advocacy Day. Why this matters: Language access is a critical issue in Canada. For many individuals and communities, access to services, information, and civic participation depends on whether language needs are recognized and addressed. Language barriers can affect health outcomes, access to justice, education, employment, and overall community inclusion. Organizations working in equity, accessibility, settlement, health, education, and social services see these impacts firsthand. Why submit a proclamation request?

• It publicly recognizes Language Advocacy Day in your community
• It signals municipal commitment to language access and inclusion
• It raises awareness of the real impacts of language barriers in Canada
• It strengthens collective advocacy efforts at the local level