Official Languages Committee on Dec. 16th, 2010

Evidence of meeting #39 for Official Languages in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was bilingual.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

Offer of Bilingual Services at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Committee Business

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Simon Coakeley Executive Director, Office of the Executive Director, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Diane Lacelle Director General, Human Resources and Professional Development Branch, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Sylvia Cox-Duquette Senior General Counsel, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Serge Gascon Director General, Corporate Planning and Services Branch, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

9:45 a.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Steven Blaney

Mr. Bélanger.

I think you would like to make a special announcement.

December 16th, 2010 / 9:45 a.m.

Liberal

Mauril Bélanger Liberal Ottawa—Vanier, ON

It's a rather unusual thing that I'm going to do here, but given the nature of the day, I thought I'd wish Mr. Coakeley a Happy Birthday.

9:45 a.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Steven Blaney

Mr. Bélanger, the committee members join you on this happy occasion.

This was our first meeting, but we might get to see you again. Until then, we hope you will continue your efforts in promoting linguistic duality.

Thank you and happy holidays!

9:45 a.m.

Executive Director, Office of the Executive Director, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Simon Coakeley

You're welcome.

9:45 a.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Steven Blaney

We will now go in camera to discuss the mission up north.

[Proceedings continue in camera.]