Putting plain language into practice

The chair and vice-chair of the Commission support and talk about plain language, but there is no plain language policy. [...] The office got positive feedback from MLAs about both the content and the structure of the plain language annual report. [...] A Plain Language Section in Communications Policy Plain language is one of 31 policy requirements in the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada. [...] The policy states: “To ensure clarity and consistency of information, plain language and proper grammar must be used in all communication with the public.” The plain language provision applies to communications within and outside of government. [...] The head of each department and institution is responsible for following the communications policy, including the plain language provision.