That the Legislative Assembly demonstrate their commitment to all official languages by ensuring visibility of languages throughout Legislative Assembly session with the presence of simultaneous interpreters.
Members of the standing committee took note that this recommendation is contrary to a previous Languages Commissioner's recommendation that languages services at the Legislative Assembly be reprofiled and channelled to the community level. While the committee recognizes that the visibility of languages is an important issue, it is concerned that the cost of providing simultaneous translation may be high. Some members of the committee, however, feel that the financial investment is vital in order to preserve the use of aboriginal languages. The committee requests that the Board of Management undertake a cost/benefit analysis and make a recommendation on this matter.