Language Training Organizations Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) is the centre of expertise in support of the national standards in English and French for describing, measuring and recognizing second language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants for living, studying and working in Canada. The CCLB supports the work of teachers, researchers, assessors, counselors, and employers with resources, tools and policy development. It is a national, not-for-profit organization. English and French Language Training for Newcomers The Government of Canada, in co-operation with provincial governments, school boards, community colleges, and immigrant and community organizations, offers free language training across the country for adult permanent residents. In most provinces, the name of the program is LINC, which stands for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. This website lists the LINC assessment centres across Canada. These centres can assess your language training needs and refer you to the right LINC classes for your needs. Languages Canada Languages Canada is Canada's premier language organization representing language programs in both of Canada's official languages: English and French.