Mr. Simon Coakeley at the Official Languages Committee

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

December 16th, 2010 / 9:40 a.m.

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

In the case of the Immigration Division, it is, because these people are public servants. In the case of the Immigration Appeal Division and the Refugee Protection Division, it is not, because these people are appointed by order in council. There is no way of designating positions as bilingual or not. It isn't possible in the case of individuals appointed by order in council.

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