It is 10:45.
Evidence of meeting #6 for Justice and Human Rights in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was quebec.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #6 for Justice and Human Rights in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was quebec.
A recording is available from Parliament.
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An hon. member
It is 10:45.
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President, Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada
I believe our vice-president would like to speak.
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Audrey LaBrie Vice-President, Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada
I would like to expand on what Ms. Lanthier said about provincial French-language services laws.
There are still provinces that do not offer such services or even have policies on French-language services. I am a Franco-Albertan. In Alberta, federal offices are the only places where I can expect to receive services in French. Moreover, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, the French-language services are not necessarily equivalent to those offered to the majority. To add to what Ms. Lanthier said, we feel a strong need for the federal government to exercise leadership on linguistic duality since our services are eroding and since, even in provinces with French-language services legislation, services are entirely inadequate. They need to be dramatically improved in order to be equal to those offered to the majority.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Anthony Housefather
Thank you.
I'd like to thank the panel for excellent testimony.
It was a great pleasure to have you with us here today.
We'll take all of your recommendations under advisement.
Can I have a motion to adjourn? It's moved by Mr. Fraser.
Everybody agreed?
The meeting is adjourned. Have a great day, everyone.