Speeches (2008)
New York, December 17, 2008
- Notes for a panel discussion on language initiatives by government and public authorities, and how they work in practice – UNESCO Global Seminar “Languages Matter!: Linguistic Diversity, Globalization and Development”
Québec City, December 7, 2008
- Notes for a speech to the Literary & Historical Society of Quebec – From Solitudes to Diversity: The English Community’s Contributions to Quebec’s Literary Tradition
Vancouver, December 2, 2008
Ottawa, December 1, 2008
Winnipeg, November 28, 2008
Ottawa, November 21, 2008
Gatineau, November 17, 2008
- Notes for an address at the 2008 Canadian Language Industry Showcase – The Canadian Language Industry: An Opportunity not to Be Missed
Québec, November 13, 2008
Moncton, November 7, 2008
- Notes for an address at the Symposium: A Look at the Official Languages Act of Canada, the Official Languages Act of New Brunswick and the Protection of Language Rights – The Act and its Spirit: Openness and Inclusiveness
Moncton, November 6, 2008
St. John’s, October 24, 2008
Winnipeg, October 18, 2008
Vancouver, September 25, 2008
Ottawa, September 23, 2008
- Notes for an address to the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs – Respect, Leadership and Official Languages in the Federal Government
Québec City, September 17, 2008
Ottawa, September 16, 2008
Québec City, July 22, 2008
- Notes for an address at the 12th Congress of the International Federation of Teachers of French – Francophone Identity: The New Face of the Canadian Francophonie
Blanc-Sablon, June 21, 2008
Ottawa, June 19, 2008
Montréal, June 13, 2008
Ottawa, June 9, 2008
Ottawa, June 7, 2008
Ottawa, June 5, 2008
Ottawa, May 29, 2008
Ottawa, May 27, 2008
- Notes for an address at the International Council for Canadian Studies’ international conference “Canada Exposed” – Revealing the Unknown: The Challenge for Canadian Studies in the Era of 24-Hour News, Linguistic Duality and Cultural Diversity
Pointe-à-l’Église, May 10, 2008
Ottawa, May 8, 2008
Ottawa, May 1, 2008
London, April 29, 2008
Ottawa, March 28, 2008
- Gala Richelieu de la francophonie – Official Languages: From Laurendeau to Today
Ottawa, March 27, 2008
Ottawa, March 26, 2008
- Notes for an address to the Parliamentary Internship Program – Respect, Leadership and Your Career in the Federal Government
Toronto, March 20, 2008
- Notes for an address at the conference “400 ans de présence francophone en Ontario” – Cultural Diversity’s Contribution to Ontario Francophone Society
Ottawa, March 7, 2008
- Notes for a speech at the 5th Annual Michel-Bastarache Conference – A Quest for Excellence in Linguistic Rights
Gatineau, March 7, 2008
Montréal, February 29, 2008
- Notes for an address at the conference “Community Revitalization: Trends and Opportunities for the English-Speaking Communities of Quebec” – Quebec’s English-Speaking Communities: Adapting to a New Social Context
Montréal, February 28, 2008
- Notes for an address at the Annual Symposium on Official Language Minorities in Canada – Identity Crisis – A Reality for Youth in Official Language Minority Communities
Ottawa, February 20, 2008
- Notes for an address to the Managers’ Community Forum: “Embracing the Adventure” – Thoughts on Leadership, Linguistic Duality and Cultural Diversity
Ottawa, February 19, 2008
Gatineau, February 5, 2008
Ottawa, January 31, 2008
Montréal, January 25, 2008
Ottawa, January 17, 2008
- Notes for an address given at Justice Canada’s 2008 Managers’ Forum – Thoughts on Leadership
Ottawa, January 11, 2008
- Symposium: Official Languages Research Issues – The Horizontal Coordination of Research: Advantages and Benefits


