How to Switch Between English and French on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Website

The Fisheries and Oceans Canada website (dfo-mpo.gc.ca) presents its landing page in both official languages, with separate English and French options. To switch, use the language links shown on the page: select English for the English version or Pêches et Océans Canada / Français for the French version. The page also displays Government of Canada identifiers and a link to terms and conditions, which appear alongside the language options.

Language Options on the Page

The site identifies itself in both languages at the top of the page:

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada — the English name and entry point to the English content.
• Pêches et Océans Canada — the French name, with Français as the link to the French content.

Both names appear together in the page heading, so you can confirm at a glance that you are on the correct departmental site before choosing a language.

Steps to Switch Language

1. Open dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
2. Look at the top of the page for the language links.
3. Select English to view the English version, or Français (under Pêches et Océans Canada) to view the French version.
4. Confirm the switch by checking that the page heading and navigation now match the language you selected.

The expected result is the same departmental content presented in your chosen official language. If a link does not respond, reload the landing page and try the other language link.

Other Elements on the Landing Page

Alongside the language options, the page includes:

• Government of Canada identification — the page is marked as a Government of Canada site, including the Government of Canada symbol reference.
• Terms and conditions — a link to the site's terms and conditions is shown on the page.

These elements sit with the language links, so you can review the terms and confirm the official source while choosing your language.

Quick Reference

In short, the switch is made directly from the language links on the landing page — no account or special settings are needed based on the page information available.