Higgs Hints That He May Abolish The Post Of Language Commissioner
Higgs told reporters it was possible another government entity, such as a proposed official languages office under his authority, would do a better job of promoting bilingualism than the commissioner. “It’s a very negative office, usually finding fault with one person or another, and you wonder to what extent has it provided a meaningful way forward?” Higgs said of the Commissioner’s role, which has been in place since 2003. The independent watchdog’s mandate is to field complaints from New Brunswickers who believe they have not received government services in the official language of their choice, as required by the Official Languages Act....