2011-2016 Action Plan for the Implementation of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE 2011-2016 ACTION PLAN

The Action Plan presents the Department of Justice’s commitment to taking positive measures to foster full recognition and use of both English and French in Canadian society, to enhance the vitality of Canada’s English and French linguistic minority communities and support and assist their development

The Action Plan is in line with the Department of Justice's first strategic outcome:

"A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system"

The expected outcomes of the Action Plan are focused on the Department's organizational culture.

Direct outcome:
The Department of Justice is more familiar with the specific issues facing Canada’s Anglophone and Francophone minorities in its areas of activity.
Intermediate outcome:
The Department of Justice develops significant partnerships to act on these issues facing Canada’s Anglophone and Francophone minorities.
Final outcome:
The Department of Justice carries out its mandate more effectively with respect to Canada’s Anglophone and Francophone minorities by taking into account their needs into its policies and programs.