A Conversation with the Commissioner of Official Languages for Canada (Rebroadcast) (FON4-E07)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada Raymond Théberge’s mandate ends soon. Since he took office in 2018, he has witnessed significant changes in Canada’s linguistic landscape, including the modernization of the Official Languages Act.

This event highlights the important role of federal public servants in fully implementing the Official Languages Act, the protection of Canadians’ linguistic rights, and the difficulties facing official language minority communities.

Participants will learn about the current commissioner’s inclusive, optimistic vision for the future of official languages in Canada. During the question period following the main presentation, the commissioner discusses his fascinating experience as a staunch advocate for linguistic rights in this country.

Speaker

• Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

Moderator

• Jean-Pierre Rousseau, Director, Planning and Faculty Management, Office of the Registrar and Performance Metrics, User Experience and Service Branch and Official Languages Champion, Canada School of Public Service