Official Languages committee  When positions have to be filled in a region, the chair communicates with the minister and specifies what our needs are in terms of language or in terms of gender equality. We tell the minister what our needs are. Then it is up to the Governor in Council to make the appointments.

Official Languages committee  I will ask my senior general counsel to give you an answer because legal issues are involved.

Official Languages committee  Yes, we are the ones.

Official Languages committee  The current strategic plan does not actually mention official languages. Although I don't have the plan in front of me, I can tell you that one of our priorities is to continue resolving issues that come our way effectively, equitably and in accordance with the act and our strate

Official Languages committee  We are subject to the Financial Administration Act, so all the Treasury Board requirements on official languages apply to us as a federal body.

Official Languages committee  It is in our HR plan, as my director of human resources tells me.

Official Languages committee  It is in our human resources plan.

Official Languages committee  It stems from it.

Official Languages committee  No, not at the moment.

Official Languages committee  I think that if we felt there was a problem with official languages, it would definitely be included in the objectives.

Official Languages committee  I can tell you that processes have changed.

Official Languages committee  For example, on the personal information form, we have further clarified the right of the person to communicate in the language of his or her choice. As I mentioned, not only do individuals have the right to choose their language, but they also have a right to change their langua

Official Languages committee  I'm sorry, I misunderstood the question.

Official Languages committee  No, the Canada Border Services Agency detains those people. Here's an example that's in the news at the moment. The 492 people who came by boat to the west coast are all presently housed in correctional centres in British Columbia. In this case, given the number of people, we dec

Official Languages committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Good morning, everyone. As you heard, my name is Simon Coakeley and I am the Executive Director of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. I am the board's Chief Operating Officer and am responsible for the performance of the board's adjudic