Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Official Languages

Issue 2 - Minutes of Proceedings - October 24, 2011

OTTAWA, Monday, October 24, 2011
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The Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages met this day at 5 p.m., in room 9, Victoria Building, the chair, the Honourable Maria Chaput, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Champagne, P.C., Chaput, De Bané, P.C., Fortin- Duplessis, Mockler and Tardif (6).

In attendance: Marie-Ève Hudon, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament.

Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, the committee continued its study on the application of the Official Languages Act and of the regulations and directives made under it. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 1.)

Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the committee began its study on the use of the Internet, new media and social media and the respect for Canadians' language rights.

WITNESSES:

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages:

Graham Fraser, Commissioner of Official Languages;

Ghislaine Charlebois, Assistant Commissioner, Compliance Assurance Branch;

Lise Cloutier, Assistant Commissioner, Corporate Management;

Johane Tremblay, General Counsel, Legal Affairs Branch;

Robin Cantin, Director, Strategic Communications and Production.

Mr. Fraser made a presentation and, together with all the other witnesses, answered questions.

At 7 p.m. the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Danielle Labonté

Clerk of the Committee