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Human Resources committee  [Interpretation] Bill C-81 is currently a bit confusing in terms of where these complaints go. Some complaints may go directly to CRTC, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, CTA or then, fourth, to the accessibility commissioner officer. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems that they m

October 25th, 2018Committee meeting

James Roots

Human Resources committee  [Interpretation] Jewelles and I both strongly believe that the board should be 100% representative of the experts, but other organizations have convinced us to negotiate and agree to two-thirds. It is important. Other organizations start with a request for 50% plus one. We stron

October 25th, 2018Committee meeting

James Roots

Human Resources committee  [Interpretation] If you give public funds to CBC, for example, it means that CBC needs to comply and needs to be accessible. As they are an employer, any content that they provide has to be accessible. With broadcasters on TV as well, it needs to be accessible. It could mean that

October 25th, 2018Committee meeting

James Roots

Human Resources committee  [Interpretation] Yes. For example, I went to vote on Monday. Four people were talking to me and blocking my way. I said, “I'm sorry; I'm deaf. I don't understand.” They continued to talk to me, and I said again, “I'm sorry; I'm deaf.” I gave them my card and showed them my name.

October 25th, 2018Committee meeting

James Roots