Official Language (CACDI)
Definition
The person’s preferred official or First Nations, Inuit and Métis language of service
Data element maturity
2: Proposed
Data Element Guidance
n/a
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) Best Current Practice (BCP) 47 International Organization for Standardization ISO 639-3
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) Best Current Practice (BCP) 47 International Organization for Standardization ISO 639-3
Value set examples
- English
- French
- Inuktitut
Note: The language examples included in this value set are based on the current CIHI Language Codes and will evolve over time. They do not represent a complete list of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis languages.
Value set maturity
1: Draft
Value set guidance
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Official Language (CACDI). Accessed November 02, 2026.
