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House Hansard - 57

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 25, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 2:28:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his question. Protecting and promoting French is a top priority for this government. It is important that our leaders set an example, which is why Ms. Murphy is taking French classes. She recognizes the importance of being able to communicate and converse with New Brunswickers. Once again, with our bill to modernize the Official Languages Act, we will do our part to ensure that this work continues.
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Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Hon. Omar Alghabra (Minister of Transport, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 2:29:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we must protect our official languages. This situation is unacceptable. CN Rail is well aware that we find the situation unacceptable and has assured us that the matter will be resolved in the coming months, during the next round of board appointments. We are working on strengthening the Official Languages Act. We expect CN's leaders, including its board of directors, to lead by example.
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Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 2:41:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question. Both official languages are central to our identity and our culture. All Canadians deserve to be served in the official language of their choice by federally regulated businesses. The lack of a francophone director at CN is completely unacceptable. We expect that this company will rectify the situation as soon as possible. That is why we are moving forward with Bill C-13, a bill that has more teeth and that will give the Commissioner of Official Languages more tools to do his job.
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