39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

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Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, CPC):  

Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to draw attention to the appointment of the new Commissioner of Official Languages, Mr. Graham Fraser.

In his career in the journalistic field over the past 40 years, Mr. Fraser has shown great sensitivity to and interest in this country's linguistic duality.

His new duties will entail, among other things, protecting the linguistic rights of all Canadians and promoting equality of status and use of English and French.

The Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages is really looking forward to working with Mr. Fraser, together with all our colleagues, on implementing the Official Languages Act and enhancing the vitality of official language minority communities.

There is no doubt that Mr. Fraser is the right person for this important and meaningful position, and that Canada will benefit from his contributions.

My best wishes to you, Mr. Fraser, for your term of office.