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House Hansard - 14

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 9, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 14 - Dec/9/21
Mr. Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska, CPC)
  • Dec/9/21 2:46:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have been waiting six years for the bill to modernize both official languages. All the consultations have taken place. All the organizations across the country have been consulted, and they are only asking for one thing: that Treasury Board be the central agency for enforcing the law with all the necessary tools. When the minister introduces the bill, can she confirm that Treasury Board will be that agency, and that it will be fully empowered to enforce the act?
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Context: House Hansard - 14 - Dec/9/21
Mr. Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska, CPC)
  • Dec/9/21 2:47:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am glad that the minister is talking about the importance of this bill. However, one figure stands out: Since the commissioner took office, there have been 60,000 complaints across the country, but nothing has changed. Organizations are asking for Treasury Board to be given the responsibility to legislate and oversee this legislation, to enforce it, and to have all the necessary tools. Organizations across the country that advocate for minority communities have been calling for this. My question is simple. Will Treasury Board have this role and all the necessary tools, yes or no?
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