LANG Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Graham Fraser made an opening statement and answered questions.
At 4:36 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 4:45 p.m., the sitting resumed.
It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $4,800.00, for the study of the Translation Bureau, be adopted.
The Chair called Vote 1 under the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.
Graham Fraser and Colette Lagacé made a statement and, with Pascale Giguère and Ghislaine Saikaley, answered questions.
Vote 1 under the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages carried.
On motion of Paul Lefebvre, it was resolved:
Whereas Graham Fraser, Commissioner of Official Languages, worked for 10 years as Commissioner;
Whereas Graham Fraser demonstrated exemplary commitment to his duties;
That the Standing Committee on Official Languages officially thank Mr. Fraser for his service in enforcing the Official Languages Act across Canada for the benefit of all Canadians.
At 5:37 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.