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EVENT Once again this year, the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions is partnering with the Linguistic Duality Network, which is made up of Canadian Parents for French, French for the Future and the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, to organize this event so that it can be celebrated beyond the public service throughout Canadian society. The Council and the Canada School of Public Service are working with Canadian Heritage, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the Translation Bureau to organize a webcast event on the theme “Official Languages Day: A Spotlight on Official Languages and Linguistic Dynamics” which will focus on the modernization of the Official Languages Act and the evolving linguistic dynamics in the country, on September 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET). A Spotlight on Official Languages and Linguistic Dynamics Welcoming remarks Improtéine, Improv theatre company Opening of the event Mimi O’Bonsawin, Singer-songwriter Opening remarks Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council & Associate Secretary Modernization of the Official Languages Act Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Government of Canada Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, Government of Canada Take the lead and make official languages shine! Video developed by Improtéine for Canadian Heritage Panel discussion Justin Johnson, Red River Métis and Chief Executive Officer, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities Josée Grimard-Dubuc, Director, Interdepartmental Relations and Accountability, Official Languages Branch, Canadian Heritage Ellen Bertrand, Vice-President, Visitor Engagement, Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum Moderator: Brigitte Gibson, Vice-Chair of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions; Regional Director General, Prairie and Northern Region, Canadian Heritage; Official Languages Champion, Prairie Federal Council Myths about official languages Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages Official languages across the country Overview of community projects in different regions The voice of youth Students, French for the Future Mauril: A fun and engaging way to learn Discover the free Mauril app to learn English and French or improve your language skills with content from CBC/Radio-Canada Closing remarks Improtéine Closing of the event Missy D, Hip Hop/ Rap & Soul Artist Information Date and time: September 8, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) Registration: Canada School of Public Service The event is open to the public. For technical support or help registering for this event, please email: learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca.