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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 9

Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Standing Committee on Official Languages met at 8:48 a.m. this day, in Room C-110, 1 Wellington Street, the Chair, the Hon. Michael D. Chong, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Robert Aubin, Hon. Mauril Bélanger, Hon. Michael D. Chong, Royal Galipeau, Yvon Godin, Jacques Gourde, Dan Harris, Guy Lauzon, Costas Menegakis, Élaine Michaud, Bernard Trottier and John Weston.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: Lucie Lecomte, Analyst.

Witnesses: Quebec Community Groups Network: Sylvia Martin-Laforge, Director General; Stephen D. Thompson, Director, Policy, Research and Public Affairs.

The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

Mauril Bélanger gave notice of the following motion:

That, since proficiency in both official languages was clearly indicated as essential in the notice of vacancy (Canada Gazette, Vol. 144, No. 40) for the position of Auditor General of Canada, the Committee invite Mr. Michael Ferguson, Auditor General nominee to be heard on his knowledge of both official languages.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, September 29, 2011, the Committee resumed its study on the evaluation of the Roadmap: improving programs and service delivery.

Sylvia Martin-Laforge made a statement and, with Stephen D. Thompson, answered questions.

At 10:49 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Simon Larouche
Clerk of the Committee

2011/10/28 3:34 p.m.