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Official Languages English and French are the two official languages and are important symbols of identity. English speakers (Anglophones) and French speakers (Francophones) have lived together in partnership and creative tension for more than 300 years. You must have adequate knowledge of English or French to become a Canadian citizen. Adult applicants 55 years of age and over are exempted from this requirement. Parliament passed the Official Languages Act in 1969. It has three main objectives:
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What does it mean to maintain and develop official language minority communities in Canada?
ya the sentence doesn't make sense. But just guessing, i think s/he meant to say promoting both languages in communities where either language is in a minority position. Promoting French in English speaking communities and English in French speaking communities.
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