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Manitoba introduces legislation to recognize sign languages as distinct languages

by HR News Canada Staff December 3, 2025

written by HR News Canada Staff December 3, 2025

The Manitoba government has introduced legislation to recognize American Sign Language, Quebec sign language, Indigenous sign languages and tactile sign languages as distinct languages with their own grammar, structure and cultural heritage. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who is responsible for...

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