Official Languages committee  I got a telephone call that my name was going to be put forward to the Prime Minister.

Official Languages committee  It was staff from the Minister of Justice.

Official Languages committee  It was late April, I think. I don't have the exact date.

Official Languages committee  I think so, yes...that my name was going to be put forward. They didn't tell me that I was going to be appointed.

Official Languages committee  I understand that there is a process.

Official Languages committee  No.

Official Languages committee  No. Yes, I had a coffee with Katie and I was asking her if I could offer my service to serve Canadians. There was no retroaction about what...but just that I'd like to continue to serve.

Official Languages committee  It would be my pleasure.

Official Languages committee  Yes. Health is a challenge in Ontario, as well. I'm not claiming that we've established a magic formula because recruiting French-speaking health care professionals isn't easy. That's why we designated Montfort Hospital a teaching hospital; it will help fill this gap. Of course

Official Languages committee  Thank you very much. I am a great admirer of the Acadians. I always say that it is easier to speak French in Kiamika, a small village of about 250 people near Mont-Laurier, in the Laurentians, than in Acadia. If you're not familiar with Kiamika, know that no one spoke English th

Official Languages committee  I'll start with the last ministry where I worked. Access to justice in both languages was a priority for me. When I was the Attorney General, I appointed bilingual judges because I wanted to fill that gap in Ontario. Indeed, justice delayed is justice denied. I tried to get thi

Official Languages committee  I understand your concerns. The position was open, and I applied. I went through a very rigorous process. I strongly believe that I have the competencies for this position. I know that I will be impartial in carrying out my duties, if I have the privilege of being appointed. If

Official Languages committee  Yes, as you know, I applied to become a senator.

Official Languages committee  I spoke to Gerald Butts.

Official Languages committee  I know him well because he worked for Mr. McGuinty, in Toronto, and I worked with him.