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Authorized form of name:	Nova Scotia. Office of Acadian Affairs
Administrative History:	In 1991 the then minister of education, a francophone, was assigned responsibility for reporting to the Cabinet on matters relating to Acadian Affairs. The post has since been held by a francophone member of the Executive Council. By February 1993 a director of Acadian Affairs had been appointed. In 2004 the French Language Services Act formally established Acadian Affairs as an office of the public service. The objects and purposes of Acadian Affairs are to ensure that the Government is aware of the needs of the Acadian and francophone community; to offer advice and support to departments, offices and agencies of Government and to Crown corporations for the purpose of developing and adopting or providing programs, policies and services that reflect the needs of the Acadian and francophone community; to serve as a central support agency for other departments for French-language services within the Government; to develop partnerships with Acadian and francophone agencies at provincial, national and international levels; to ensure that Acadian and francophone needs are addressed in the development of programs, policies and services; and to recognize the contribution of the Acadian and francophone community.
Notes:	Authority record based on Order in Council 91-230 (26 Feb. 1991); Statutes of Nova Scotia: 2004 c. 26; Department of Supply and Services. Directory of Senior Officials: February 1983: updated March 1993.

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