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Official Languages committee In our report on priorities that we table in the House, there is a section that is now devoted to the Roadmap. That is fairly new, is it not, Pablo?
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee It has been a year. We were very much aware of the fact that people were having trouble finding the information. So, we prepared a compendium. One section is devoted to the Roadmap in that report—the Report on Plans and Priorities for the Department of Canadian Heritage.
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee I am surprised to hear that, but I would be very pleased to follow up directly with FCFA representatives--
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee Yes, exactly.
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee There is also quite a cultural component to this road map, with the Music Showcase and also with the translation program, which is different from the original road map--
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee Yes. Also, I think we've reached a greater number of departments with this particular plan in the sense that we are now 15 departments that are actively funded by the road map and that are continuing to delve into this work and, we hope, establish good working relationships with
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee There were eight, and now we're up to 15.
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee I want to say right off the bat that I am no expert on the Canada School of Public Service. That responsibility falls to my colleague, the Secretary of the Treasury Board. However, based on my understanding of the situation, people are invited to do a self-assessment using a com
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee There is a self-assessment that is available. You can use a computer to ascertain your level of bilingualism.
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee I am not aware of that case.
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee No, that is only an initial step, and from there the training that is needed is planned.
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee It is difficult for me to speak for my colleague at Treasury Board, because this is her responsibility. However, I can tell you that the School has made major changes to the way it delivers training. Computers are now used to a much greater extent. People can test themselves and
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee But at least it--
May 25th, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee I would say we're halfway there, as we will be publishing our service standards on April 1 on our website, with will give our clientele some certainty. We're also working with them to issue cheques. Eighty per cent of them have received notice that they will be receiving funds.
March 23rd, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque
Official Languages committee However, that is not all. We must issue the cheque as quickly as possible while ensuring due diligence.
March 23rd, 2010Committee meeting
Judith LaRocque