Perfect, thank you.
Evidence of meeting #17 for Official Languages in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was report.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #17 for Official Languages in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was report.
A recording is available from Parliament.
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
It's settled then, for June 13.
On June 15, we'll look at the list of names for our immigration study. We'll look at the six-week work plan for immigration.
Mr. Généreux, go ahead.
3:50 p.m.
Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Concerning Air Canada, I don't know whether some of you are familiar with Michel Thibodeau, who won his court case against the company. He is continuing his fight. I'll be completely honest with you. I know only the basics of the case.
It would not necessarily be part of a study, but we want to meet with Air Canada representatives. I think everyone agreed to this.
3:50 p.m.
Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
So, the Auditor General could submit a request.
Could we invite a person who has won a case against Air Canada and who is continuing to fight the company?
3:50 p.m.
Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
That's if he's available next week. I don't know where he works.
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Paul Lefebvre Liberal Sudbury, ON
We could set aside the first hour for Air Canada representatives and the second hour for Michel Thibodeau.
Where does he live? In Montreal?
3:50 p.m.
Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
He's in Ottawa. He works for the federal government.
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
So we will set aside the first hour for Air Canada representatives and the second hour for Mr. Thibodeau. We'll also have the chance to hear from another witness.
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Paul Lefebvre Liberal Sudbury, ON
I think after the report's release tomorrow and the commissioner's appearance on Wednesday, we can decide if we need to invite another witness.
3:50 p.m.
Conservative
Bernard Généreux Conservative Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
I have an idea. Let's invite Yvon Godin.
3:50 p.m.
Some hon. members
Oh, oh!
3:50 p.m.
Conservative
Sylvie Boucher Conservative Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île dOrléans—Charlevoix, QC
Yes, but he may not be available.
3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
There's also the issue of Air Canada and the decision made. I no longer recall the details very well. I think the matter involved Air Canada's use of official languages on international flights. Mr. Dion raised the issue a few years ago. Air Canada was not following the rules abroad. I don't know whether that would be relevant. It may be worthwhile to review the issue.
3:55 p.m.
Conservative
Sylvie Boucher Conservative Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île dOrléans—Charlevoix, QC
I'll give you an example. We travelled to Vancouver from Quebec City, and not a word of French was spoken the entire journey. However, when we returned from Vancouver to Quebec City, we were served in French.
So the problem is not just abroad. It's also within Canada.
3:55 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
Okay. I think that's it.
So, on June 8, we'll be bringing in the Commissioner of Official Languages. On June 13, we would like to bring in Air Canada representatives and Mr. Thibodeau. On June 15, we'll prepare the list of witnesses and the work plan for the immigration study, which we'll start when we return.
3:55 p.m.
Conservative
Sylvie Boucher Conservative Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île dOrléans—Charlevoix, QC
What about next week?
