A. allowed both French and English to be used in the federal civil service.
The Official Languages Act passed by Pierre Trudeau's Liberal government in 1969 allowed both French and English to be used in the federal civil service and ensured that both languages had equal status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all federal institutions. The act reflected Canada's commitment to bilingualism and ensured that both French and English-speaking citizens had access to federal services in their preferred language.