Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS section 18(1) of the Official Languages Act permits the appointment of a Languages Commissioner by the Commissioner of the NWT, after the approval of the appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of a Languages Commissioner essential for ensuring recognition of the rights, status and privileges of each of the official languages and compliance with the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act; AND WHEREAS the office of the Languages Commissioner is vacant;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that the appointment of a Languages Commissioner should now be made;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Iqaluit, that, pursuant to section 18 of the Official Languages Act, Judi Mary Tutcho be appointed as Languages Commissioner.
AND FURTHER, that the appointment be effective May 1, 1996.
Thank you.