Absolutely not? I see.
Evidence of meeting #20 for Official Languages in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was english.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #20 for Official Languages in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was english.
A recording is available from Parliament.
8:35 p.m.
Retired Professor, As an Individual
A few weeks ago, someone said that 44% of people whose mother tongue was French felt that they were inhibited and that their linguistic expression was limited to speaking English on the job in Canada's public service and, I believe, associated businesses…
8:35 p.m.
NDP
Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC
We were talking about federal authority, not the public service.
8:35 p.m.
Retired Professor, As an Individual
…under federal authority.
If that's not the case after half a century of the Official Languages Act, I don't see how the Official Languages Act, in its current state, can improve matters in the least.
8:35 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Emmanuel Dubourg
Thank you very much. That is all the time we have. In fact, we have exceeded our allotted time.
On behalf of the members of the committee, the staff and myself, I want to thank Charles Castonguay, retired professor, for coming to see us and contributing to our study. Thanks as well to Patrick Sabourin, doctor in demography, for his contribution. Lastly, I want to assure you that I will take the remarks that both of you have made into consideration regarding the operation of this committee. We'll make sure that happens.
Thank you very much.
8:40 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Emmanuel Dubourg
I would like to thank all those who made it possible to hold this meeting this evening: the technicians, the clerk and the analysts.
With that, I immediately bring the meeting to a close. Thank you and good evening.
The meeting is adjourned.
