Official Languages Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Erratum)

Businesses subject to the Official Languages Act — particularly federal institutions and entities providing services under contract — face administrative monetary penalties for language rights violations. The corrected penalty structure clarifies that Type A violations (contracted services) carry penalties up to $25,000, Type B violations (other Part IV OLA provisions) carry penalties up to $50,000, and Type C violations involving health, safety, and security carry mandatory penalties between $5,000 and $50,000. The erratum removes a previous exception for health and safety breaches in contracted services, meaning all contract-based violations now receive the more lenient Type A treatment regardless of health and safety implications. Penalty amounts are graduated based on violation type, entity size, and aggravating or mitigating factors assessed by the Commissioner.