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French Language Services Commissioner's Appointment Renewed
McGuinty Government Extends Appointment For Three Years
NEWS RELEASE
May 5, 2009
Ontario is extending the appointment of French Language Services Commissioner, François Boileau, for another three years, starting September 2009. His current two-year appointment ends in August 2009.
The French Language Services Commissioner has a mandate to lead independent investigations under the French Language Services Act, either in response to complaints or on his own initiative. The Commissioner also prepares reports on his investigations and monitors the progress made by government agencies in the delivery of French-language services in Ontario. Since his appointment, the Commissioner released his first Annual Report, tabled on June 17, 2008, and will release a Special Report on health, to be unveiled on Thursday, May 7, 2009.
Mr. Boileau is known for his engaging leadership style and open dialogue with government ministries, employees and the Francophone community.
QUOTES
"I am very encouraged to see that the Commissioner's pro-active approach is being recognized and appreciated for its true worth. The Ontario government and Ontario's Francophones are benefiting tremendously from the Commissioner's analysis and promotion of French-language services. Mr. Boileau has been a stalwart supporter of all Ontarians."
– Madeleine Meilleur, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs.
"I am honoured by the trust that this government has placed in me by extending my mandate. This renewal confirms the support that my team and I need to pursue this crucial dialogue with the government, its employees, and the Francophone community of Ontario."
– French Language Services Commissioner François Boileau.
QUICK FACTS
- Mr. Boileau was first appointed as Ontario's first French Language Services Commissioner on August 1, 2007.
- The Office of the French Language Services Commissioner was created following amendments to the French Language Services Act of Ontario in May 2007.
LEARN MORE
Further information on the Office of the French Language Services Commissioner.
For the wording of the French Language Services Act, please visit the Office of Francophone Affairs' website.
Thomas Chanzy, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs' Office, 416-325-5211
Charles Jean Sucsan, Strategic Communications Branch, 416-325-4968
