Statement made on 18 October 2011 by Senator Maria Chaput
Hon. Maria Chaput:
The Leader of the Government in the Senate said that her government is showing leadership and I agree. She said, however, that an increased number of federal institutions now have to report on how they are meeting their obligations under Part VII of the Official Languages Act.
Is it fair to say that leadership has to go further than simply obliging the institutions to report on their activities? Should leadership not also involve looking at the progress that has been made and if it is not acceptable, turning to the institutions concerned and asking them what they plan to do to correct the situation?
My question is the following: will the government do more than just ask for reports? Will it also require these institutions to take action to correct any deficiencies?
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