The obligation of federal institutions and all Canadian federal departments to promote French as well as English internationally isn't a new one and doesn't just appear in the new act. It existed previously. The wording may be slightly different, but the federal government necessarily had a duty to promote both languages across the country and around the world. This isn't the first time this kind of incident has occurred, and it probably won't be the last.
What consequences are provided for under the new act regarding each department's obligation to ensure that it promotes both official languages?