Languages of Instruction Commission of Ontario
- Ministry
- Education
- Address
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8TH FLOOR, MOWAT BLOCK, 900 BAY STREET
TORONTO
M7A1L2 - Phone
- (416) 314-3500
- Fax
- (416) 325-2979
- Background
- Education Act, RSO 1990, C. E.2, PART XII, S. 295 (opens a new window)
- Function
The commission deals with matters referred to it concerning minority language instruction. These referrals may come from the Minister or French-language rights holders groups. The commission's role is to find solutions to language of instruction issues for English or French-speaking minority groups and make written reports and recommendations to the Minister in respect of disputed matters.
- Membership
The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints five members of whom at least two must be French-speaking and two English-speaking. One member is appointed as chair.
- Term
Members hold office for a term of one, two or three years, as determined by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and may be reappointed. Where a vacancy occurs, the vacancy may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the vacated position.
- Meetings
- The commission meets as required, depending on the number of referrals.
Appointments & Vacancies
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