Evidence of meeting #17 for Official Languages in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was report.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
That wouldn't be a problem.
When we have the names, we'll look at where they come from and how much it will cost, then approve the budget.
Mr. Généreux, go ahead.
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Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
The list Mr. Samson mentioned earlier does not include any individuals. I don't know whether the government plans to invite people who have just arrived in Canada and who have difficulty in either English or French, or who have trouble finding a job because of the language barrier. I don't know whether it will be possible.
It's good to bring in organization representatives, but it would be worthwhile to hear about what the average person is going through. I don't know where to find these people. Perhaps the department could give us names or contact these people. I don't know. We also want to hear from people who are dealing with these problems every day, as opposed to only bringing in organization representatives who share information with us.
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Liberal
Linda Lapointe Liberal Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
That's a good idea. If language is causing integration problems, interpreters may be required. If people are actually experiencing these problems, it may be something to consider.
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Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
It should be looked into.
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Liberal
Linda Lapointe Liberal Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
I know the Tekeyan Armenian Cultural Association in Montreal has assisted a number of people from Syria. I can try to find people.
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Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
I suggest that we don't bring in only organization representatives. I want the average person dealing with these problems as we speak to share what they have experienced since their arrival. In the last year, 50,000 refugees have arrived, after all. We should certainly be able to find two or three.
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Liberal
Linda Lapointe Liberal Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
I want to confirm the date. June 13, 14, and 15 were all mentioned earlier.
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Liberal
Linda Lapointe Liberal Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
I want to confirm the date. Earlier Mr. Samson referred to June 13, but it's June 14. I want to be sure that everyone is talking about the same date.
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Liberal
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Liberal
Linda Lapointe Liberal Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
It's a Tuesday. On Wednesday, we'll discuss the list again to make sure we all agree.
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Liberal
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Liberal
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
We'll distribute the list of names on June 14. Please suggest names no later than June 14. That way, the clerk can distribute the list of names.
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Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
Why not June 13? We have a meeting that day. What do we have planned for June 13?
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Conservative
Sylvie Boucher Conservative Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île dOrléans—Charlevoix, QC
We are probably meeting with Mr. Labeaume.
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Liberal
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
The reason is I wanted to give you more time. If we make it June 14, you'll have one more day to find more names. I don't object to that.
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Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
I can live with that. However, I want to point out one thing. My understanding is that funding is already set aside, so we can start the process of inviting witnesses without having the full budget approved.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
Yes. We're the ones who approve the budget for witnesses, so there's no problem.
The clerk says that funding is voted on for each study. When we change studies, we need to vote on new funding. Regardless, I don't think it's a problem.
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Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
I could provide a cash advance and you could reimburse me.
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Some hon. members
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