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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">'''Uniting Around Canadian Books'''
<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">'''Uniting Around Canadian Books'''
== Host ==
'''<big>[https://hughiebatherson.com/home-english Hughie Batherson] – Speaker, Comedian, and Ambassador of Bilingualism</big>'''
<small>A recipient of numerous awards for his conferences, leadership, and comedic talent, Hughie has established himself over the past 20 years as one of the most sought-after speakers in Canada. He has inspired and entertained more than 100,000 people across the country with his motivational and humorous presentations, focusing on the importance of bilingualism in all its dimensions: personal, cultural, cognitive, athletic, artistic, and social.</small>
<small>A recipient of numerous awards for his conferences, leadership, and comedic talent, Hughie has established himself over the past 20 years as one of the most sought-after speakers in Canada. He has inspired and entertained more than 100,000 people across the country with his motivational and humorous presentations, focusing on the importance of bilingualism in all its dimensions: personal, cultural, cognitive, athletic, artistic, and social.</small>
<small>Hughie has received the prestigious Camille-Antoine Richard Award from the Société Nationale de l’Acadie for his inspiration to Acadian youth, as well as the Lieutenant Governor’s Award in 2022 for his outstanding contribution to the Francophonie of Nova Scotia.</small>
<small>Hughie has received the prestigious Camille-Antoine Richard Award from the Société Nationale de l’Acadie for his inspiration to Acadian youth, as well as the Lieutenant Governor’s Award in 2022 for his outstanding contribution to the Francophonie of Nova Scotia.</small>
== Remarks ==
<sub>'''Bill Matthews,''' Secretary of the Treasury Board</sub>
* <sub>'''[https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/corporate/organization-structure/deputy-minister.html Isabelle Mondou], Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage, and Champion of the Official Languages Community'''</sub>
* <sub>'''[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/mandate/secretary-treasury-board.html Bill Matthews],''' Secretary of the Treasury Board</sub>
* <sub>'''[https://www.clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/commissioner-official-languages-canada Raymond Théberge],''' Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada</sub>
* <sub>'''Brigitte Gibson, '''Director General, Heritage Branch, Canadian Heritage, and Co-chair, Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions</sub>
* <sub>'''[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/transparency/briefing-materials/2023-minister-transition-book-1/biographies.html#a24 Lucie Séguin], '''Assistant Deputy Minister, Receiver General and Pension Branch, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Co-chair, Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions</sub>
* <sub>'''[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/organizational-structure/deputy-minister.html Arianne Reza], '''Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada</sub>
== Communities at a glance ==
<sub>'''Brigitte Gibson, '''Director General, Heritage Branch, Canadian Heritage, and Co-chair, Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions</sub>
<small>'''Quebec Writers’ Federation: Writing in the Margins'''</small>
<sub>'''Lucie Séguin, '''Assistant Deputy Minister, Receiver General and Pension Branch, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Co-chair, Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions</sub>
<small>Get an inside look at the vibrant world of the Quebec Writers’ Federation through the voices of its executive director and three engaging members. Discover how this dedicated organization supports English-language writers in a predominantly French-speaking environment, fostering a diverse and flourishing literary community. With 990 members from a wide range of backgrounds, the Quebec Writers’ Federation stands at the heart of one of Canada’s most exciting literary scenes.</small>
<sub>'''Arianne Reza, '''Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada</sub>
<small>'''Regroupement des éditeurs franco-canadiens ( Association of French-Canadian Publishers) : showcasing French-Canadian literature'''</small>
<small>Meet the passionate members of the Regroupement des éditeurs franco-canadiens (Association of French-Canadian Publishers) who illustrate how their work in the publishing sector contributes to the vitality and growth of Canada's Francophone community. Discover the vibrant energy, rich diversity, and influence of this association and its members in the Canadian cultural landscape.</small>
== Author ==
==='''Discussion Panel'''===
=== <small>Tomson Highway</small> ===
<small>Internationally renowned playwright, writer, composer, and pianist. Born in northern Manitoba in 1951, he is considered one of Canada's most important Indigenous artists.</small>
==Discussion Panel==
<small>Immerse yourself in a discussion that will highlight the richness and strength of Canada's two official languages through literature. This discussion will explore how English and French, as languages of cultural expression, can become powerful vectors of dialogue, empathy and openness, helping to build a more inclusive and united society. Bringing together passionate guests from diverse backgrounds - three public servants who also act as official languages champions within their federal institutions, and two members of the public with unique backgrounds - this talk promises an authentic and enriching exchange around Canadian literature!</small>
<small>Immerse yourself in a discussion that will highlight the richness and strength of Canada's two official languages through literature. This discussion will explore how English and French, as languages of cultural expression, can become powerful vectors of dialogue, empathy and openness, helping to build a more inclusive and united society. Bringing together passionate guests from diverse backgrounds - three public servants who also act as official languages champions within their federal institutions, and two members of the public with unique backgrounds - this talk promises an authentic and enriching exchange around Canadian literature!</small>
==== Panelists ====
==== Panellists ====
*<sub>'''Elizabeth Armitage, '''Director General, Communications and Parliamentary Affairs & OL Champion, Public Prosecution Service of Canada</sub>
*<sub>'''Elizabeth Armitage, '''Director General, Communications and Parliamentary Affairs & OL Champion, Public Prosecution Service of Canada</sub>
*<sub>'''Joanne Larocque-Poirier, '''Director General, Communications and Arts Engagement, Canada Council for the Arts</sub>
*<sub>'''Joanne Larocque-Poirier, '''Director General, Communications and Arts Engagement, Canada Council for the Arts</sub>
== Artists ==
<small>'''[https://www.rainehamilton.com/ Raine Hamilton]''' - Singer-songwriter and classically trained violinist</small>
<small>'''[https://www.rainehamilton.com/ Raine Hamilton]''' - Singer-songwriter and classically trained violinist</small>
== '''Information''' ==
'''Information'''
'''Date and time:''' September 11, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
'''Date and time:''' September 11, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)