Mr. Simon Coakeley at the Official Languages Committee

On December 16th, 2010. See this statement in context.

December 16th, 2010 / 9 a.m.

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

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.

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