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Minutes of Proceedings

42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 28
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 8:46 a.m. to 10:47 a.m.
Presiding
Hon. Denis Paradis, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Geneviève Gosselin, Analyst
• Lucie Lecomte, Analyst
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

On motion of François Choquette, it was agreed, — That the Committee invite the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Judy Foote, as soon as possible so that she can present and explain the government’s official response to the Committee’s second report entitled, Study of the Translation Bureau, and that this meeting be televised.

It was agreed, — That the Analysts prepare a draft outline for the Committee’s report relative to its study on the Roadmap and Immigration in Francophone Minority Communities and that the draft outline be considered by the Committee on Thursday, November 3, 2016.

It was agreed, — That Thursday, November 17, 2016 be the last day to hear from witnesses for the study on the Roadmap and Immigration in Francophone Minority Communities.

Office of the French Language Services Commissioner
• François Boileau, Commissioner of Ontario
Association franco-yukonnaise
• Frédéric Nolet, Director, Economic Development
• Isabelle Salesse, Executive Director
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Wednesday May 4, 2016, the Committee resumed its study on the Roadmap and immigration in francophone minority communities.

François Boileau made a statement and answered questions.

François Boileau made a statement and answered questions.

Sylvie Boucher gave notice of the following motion:

That the Committee invite the newly nominated judge to the Supreme Court of Canada, Malcolm Rowe, to appear on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

At 9:03 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 9:12 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Isabelle Salesse, by videoconference from Whitehorse, Yukon, made a statement and, with Frédéric Nolet, answered questions.

Isabelle Salesse, by videoconference from Whitehorse, Yukon, made a statement and, with Frédéric Nolet, answered questions.

At 10:47 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Christine Holke
Clerk of the Committee