Official Languages committee  Yes, it's in early May.

Official Languages committee  The bilingual community in Canada is very big right now, but it is not necessarily recognized. We talk a lot about minority and majority communities, but there is this huge bilingual community between the two. I think a decision will have to be made at some point. Something may n

Official Languages committee  You make an excellent point. This accountability should not only be required for French as a first language programs, which the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms already requires us to do anyway. Accountability should expressly require that the money also be used for Frenc

Official Languages committee  Yes, we are somewhat aware of that. The way that money will be used is still being studied. So we are not sure of the outcome yet, but those investments are much appreciated. They are a good starting point. However, it is important to go further and continue to invest. The issu

Official Languages committee  I would say pretty much the same thing. It is about ensuring that we have the necessary resources and direct support for French as a second language programs through the act, so that the provinces and territories are more motivated and required to offer those programs. Right now

Official Languages committee  Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting us to appear before you today and share our views on the modernization of the Official Languages Act. My name is Derrek Bentley, and I hail from Winnipeg, Manitoba. I am the Vice-President of the National Board of Directors of Canadian Par