New Brunswick PremierBlaine Higgsfall state response torecommendationson improvingofficial language policy.
Reports prepared and submitted by Judges Yvette Finn and John McLaughlin include the establishment of theOfficial Language Departmentand the Standing Committee within the Legislative Assembly. , Made some important recommendations. ..
That was six months ago.
With a voluntary deadline, the Higgs promised a response by the end of June.
Read more: N.B. The language commissioner was "extremely disappointed" with the silence of the recommendation
" At this point, I couldn't have a deep, level conversation about what this meant for the entire state. He told reporters Thursday, "Unfortunately, landing at that stage isn't possible. Couldn't. ”
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He sees how certain recommendations affect different departments. He said he needed more time to understand. In a press release, he said local government reforms also complicate his ability to respond to recommendations.
On Thursday, the Higgs didn't directly say when to expect a reaction in the fall.
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"This is an extensive report," he said. "If you deploy this properly, people will find it makes sense. We are aware of our rights and obligations and do it in a way that actually promotes the two cultures of the state. I'm doing it. "
Higgs said the delay was to be" correct. "
"We need more time to consider the best structure to serve in all parts of the government. After all, we are as effective as possible in the most effective way. We want to provide the best service. ”
However, the state's leading French-speaking organization states that this decision indicates a lack of leadership by the Prime Minister.
Societe de Rakadi du Nouveau-President of Brunswick Alexandre Cedric Dorset said he missed the deadline set by the government.
The report was originally submitted on December 15, 2021.
"We're six months away and I think the government has a lot of time to take concrete action. It just sends a negative message to the Acadia community," he says. I did.
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Dusset isn't the only one to express disappointment in today's announcement.
Official language committee members issued a statement on Friday.
"More than six months after the signing of the Finn Commission, I am still disappointed that the government is unable to convey its intentions regarding the revision of theofficial language law. "McLaughlin's consultation service," she said in an email statement.
Shirley MacLaine was critical of the government's silence on the report's recommendations.
"What is the point of the review process if the government does not provide a response to ensure that the recommendations obtained from the consultation are implemented in a timely manner? {72 in our state? } Official language lawand the two language communities are of better value. "
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