Official Languages Day: Our Languages in Action (FON4-E04)
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
1.5 hours
Audience
All public servants at all levels; open to the general public
Description
Members of the public can register here to participate in the online event.
Official Languages Day is a time to celebrate the vitality, richness and diversity of languages in Canadian society. Our languages are powerful tools for communication, creative expression and promoting intercultural dialogue.
Under the theme "Our Languages in Action", this event will highlight the crucial role that our official languages play in everyday life, and the specific impacts they have had in various fields. This theme calls for the exploration and promotion of our languages in all their forms, and inspires commitment and collaboration to support and foster the cohesion of our communities in a changing world.
Participants will learn about Canadian realities and discover Canadian talent in a spirit of exchange and respect.
This event is organized by the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions, in partnership with the Treasury Board Secretariat and the Department of Canadian Heritage, and in collaboration with the Linguistic Duality Network.
Speakers
- John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet
- Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage, and Champion of the Official Languages Community in the Federal Public Service
- Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada
- Lucie Séguin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Receiver General and Pension, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Co-President of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions
- Brigitte Gibson, Regional Director General, Prairies and Northern Region, Canadian Heritage and Co-President of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions
- Jacqueline Bogden, Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Guyaume Boulianne, Musician, Author and Storyteller
- Ahdithya Visweswaran, Director, Advocacy and Public Policy, Canadian Parents for French
- Sandhya Mylabathula, PhD, Science Communicator, Educator and Researcher
- Madeleine Lawler, Young Professional
Moderator
- Rachelle Elie, Comedian, producer and host
