The champion advocates for better compliance with the Official Languages Act and related policies. As a member of the senior management team, the champion is at the table when the deputy minister and senior managers are discussing and deciding matters. The champion is therefore in a position to point out, when appropriate, the potential impact on official languages of proposals under consideration. The champion helps the deputy minister make better decisions by highlighting the official languages component and the need for alternatives.
On March 7th, 2016. See this statement in context.