Trio of N.B. rulings narrow scope of Charter’s language provisions

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ A New Brunswick appeals court has ruled that the Charter's language provisions do not apply to English-language media outlets.
• ⬤ The court's decision may limit the scope of language rights for francophone communities in the province.
• ⬤ The rulings could have significant implications for the balance of power between English and French language services in New Brunswick.