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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">DISCUSSION: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND OFFICIAL LANGUAGES</span><br>
 
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[https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=INC1-E26&cm_locale=en '''Register now!''']
 
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Thanks to a partnership with the Canada School of Public Service, all federal employees are invited to attend the webcast discussion "Changing the Narrative on Diversity, Inclusion and Official Languages" on <b>February 7, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (ET).</b>
 
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Official languages are sometimes considered a barrier to employment and career advancement for members of certain equity-seeking groups. The modernization of the Official Languages Act is an opportunity for the Government of Canada to challenge and change the discourse on diversity, inclusion and official languages.
 
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This panel will bring together speakers from the public service and private sector to discuss measures to address the challenges faced by equity-seeking groups and to support their career progression. With different objectives in mind, these individuals will share their experiences and talk about how they are helping to change the narrative on diversity, inclusion and official languages.
 
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Participants will learn how official languages can be used to promote bilingualism, diversity and inclusion in Canada.
 
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">'''Language training in the federal public service'''
 
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As part of the Forum, the Treasury Board Secretariat, in collaboration with the Canada School of Public Service, is organizing a discussion on the topic of language training.
 
 
If you are interested in improving, maintaining or acquiring new skills in your second language, this event is not to be missed. Whether you are in the National Capital Region or in the regions, our panelists will introduce you to different language learning mechanisms and approaches that have been implemented in institutions and regions across Canada. 
 
 
Come and participate in this enriching discussion with our expert panelists who will share with you their tips, lessons learned and even anecdotes about learning and practicing a second language in the workplace.
 
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'''Guest of Honour'''
 
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[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/b/bc/Mireille_Laroche_-_EN.pdf Mireille Laroche], Assistant Deputy Minister, People and Culture, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat
 
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[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/9/9c/Brigitte_GibsonEN.pdf Brigitte Gibson], Regional Director General, Prairies and Northern Region, Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Champion in the Prairies Federal Council and Vice-President of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions
 
 
 
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/5/52/Blair_LaugherEnglish.pdf Blair Laugher], Director, Learning, Official Languages and Community Development Services, Human Resources Division, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
 
 
 
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/9/97/JanvierEN.pdf Janvier Roy-Perron], Manager, Official Languages and Linguistic Services, Human Resources Division, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
 
 
 
[[:en:images/6/6e/Jérémie_SérorEN.pdf|Jérémie Séror,]] Ph. D., Director and Associate Dean, Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, Ottawa University
 
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<br>[[:en:images/6/6b/William_Eric_SindenEN.pdf|William Eric Sinden]], Director, Regional Learning Centres and National Service Delivery, Employment and Social Development Canada
 
 
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[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/e/e2/Carsten_QuellEN.pdf Carsten Quell], Executive Director, Official Languages Centre of Excellence, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
 
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'''Information'''
 
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'''Date and time''': February 10, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
 
 
'''Registration:''' [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/best-practices-lang-training/index-eng.aspx Best Practices Forum on Official Languages: Language Training in the Federal Public Service]
 
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'''Presentations'''
 
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[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/3/32/EN_-_ESDC-Pres-Pilot-Vtext_-_William_Eric_Sinden_-_2022-02-10.pdf Piloting a Holistic French Language Learning Program with Indigenous Learners]<br>
 
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/f/f4/EN_-_Language_Training_at_TBS_-_Blair_Laugher_and_Janvier_Roy-Perron.pdf Language Training at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat]<br>
 
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/5/5f/EN_-_Language_Training_in_University_Contexts_-_Trends_-_J%C3%A9r%C3%A9mie_S%C3%A9ror.pdf Language Training in University Settings]<br>
 
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/a/ad/EN_-_Language_training_in_regions_-_Brigitte_Gibson_-_2022-02-10.pdf Language Training in the Regions]<br>
 
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Revision as of 12:08, 27 January 2023

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DISCUSSION: CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

Register now!

Thanks to a partnership with the Canada School of Public Service, all federal employees are invited to attend the webcast discussion "Changing the Narrative on Diversity, Inclusion and Official Languages" on February 7, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (ET).

Official languages are sometimes considered a barrier to employment and career advancement for members of certain equity-seeking groups. The modernization of the Official Languages Act is an opportunity for the Government of Canada to challenge and change the discourse on diversity, inclusion and official languages.

This panel will bring together speakers from the public service and private sector to discuss measures to address the challenges faced by equity-seeking groups and to support their career progression. With different objectives in mind, these individuals will share their experiences and talk about how they are helping to change the narrative on diversity, inclusion and official languages.

Participants will learn how official languages can be used to promote bilingualism, diversity and inclusion in Canada.

Speakers

Fraser Valentine, Assistant Deputy Minister of Settlement and Integration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Tim Pettipas, Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Public Service Renewal, Privy Council Office

Joshua Frame, Chair, Young Federal Public Servants Network

Moderator

Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage

Information

Date and time: February 8, 2022, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

Registration: Best Practices Forum on Official Languages: Official Languages in Evolution.