CLA Constitution

The Canadian Languages Association is committed to working in cooperation with language and cultural associations, educational institutions, government departments and ministries, business groups, and community stakeholders at the local, provincial, and federal levels to promote the value of international/heritage languages education for all Canadians.

Objectives:

1. To raise awareness of the value and benefits of language learning for all Canadians.
2. To recognize Canada’s ethnocultural communities and their historical and ongoing contributions to language education.
3. To promote the development of programs in international/heritage languages and other related areas for the creation of positive educational outcomes for learners.
4. To strengthen communication and cooperation among providers and supporters of international/heritage languages organizations across Canada.
5. To coordinate and participate in the sharing of information and resources pertinent to language education.
6. To enable the teaching of international/heritage languages within educational systems.
7. To enhance teaching skills and resource development for language classrooms.
8. To support the efforts of educators in international/heritage languages programs.