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House Hansard - 57

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 25, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 2:04:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on April 12, I was delighted to see an important bill introduced in the Nova Scotia legislature. The provincial MLA for Clare, Ronnie LeBlanc, introduced a bill on Acadian and francophone education, which will enact a separate and independent schools act consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As an MP and former minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, I proudly support this bill. It was a privilege for me to contribute to the process and to the work that led to this historic moment. I want to congratulate the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial and all those who advocated for separate legislation for first-language French education. It is now time to take action, to protect and promote the French language, and to establish the Acadian and francophone community and its history as an integral part of the province. There is no excuse. Let us do this.
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Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 2:41:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question. Both official languages are central to our identity and our culture. All Canadians deserve to be served in the official language of their choice by federally regulated businesses. The lack of a francophone director at CN is completely unacceptable. We expect that this company will rectify the situation as soon as possible. That is why we are moving forward with Bill C-13, a bill that has more teeth and that will give the Commissioner of Official Languages more tools to do his job.
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