Steven Blaney at the Official Languages Committee

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

December 16th, 2010 / 8:45 a.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Steven Blaney

Good morning, everyone. Today is December 16. This is probably the last day before we adjourn for the holidays.

This is the 39^th meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f), we are studying the offer of bilingual services at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

This morning, we have the pleasure of welcoming Diane Lacelle, Serge Gascon, Sylvia Cox-Duquette and Executive Director Simon Coakeley from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

I invite Mr. Coakeley to start with his opening remarks.

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