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Armchair discussion: Artificial intelligence in support of official languages
Monday, November 17, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST)
Webcast
This expert panel aims to explore the potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the federal workplace to support institutional bilingualism and the bilingual delivery of services to Canadians. Key questions include:
- Where can AI be integrated?
- What are the potential impacts and risks?
- What considerations must be weighed to make informed decisions about using AI?
Open to all public servants.
Program
Welcoming remarks
Vidya ShankarNarayan, Assistant Deputy Minister, People and Culture, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Opening address
To be announced.
Panel discussion: Artificial intelligence in support of official languages
Moderated by Vidya ShankarNarayan, Assistant Deputy Minister, People and Culture, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Panelists
- Dominic Rochon, Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Jean-François Lymburner, Chief Executive Officer, Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Raj Thuppal, Associate Deputy Minister, Shared Services Canada
Closing address
Francis Trudel, Associate Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat