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Interim Indigenous Languages Commissioner’s Term Extended
The extension comes as Canadian Heritage continues its search and an audit examines the office’s performance.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, the Canadian Heritage Department announced interim Indigenous Languages Commissioner Candice St-Aubin will serve for another month as the search for a permanent replacement continues.
- Initially appointed to a 90-day term, St-Aubin, a former senior assistant deputy minister of strategic policy with Indigenous Services Canada, replaced former commissioner Ron Ignace when his term ended in July.
- Sources, including former employees, told The Canadian Press the office has allegedly "failed to move the needle" on strengthening Indigenous languages over five years, while an audit of the office remains underway.
- Department officials have not provided a timeline for appointing a permanent commissioner or new directors, leaving key leadership positions vacant as the interim arrangement continues.
- The office continues its mandate to help preserve at-risk Indigenous languages as the government pursues permanent leadership to fill the commissioner role and address ongoing organizational challenges.
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The Toronto Star+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Interim Indigenous languages commissioner’s term extended
OTTAWA - The interim commissioner of Indigenous languages will serve in the role for another month as the Canadian Heritage department continues to search for a permanent replacement.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+16 Reposted by 16 other sources
Interim Indigenous languages commissioner's term extended
OTTAWA - The interim commissioner of Indigenous languages will serve in the role for another month as the Canadian Heritage department continues to search for a permanent replacement.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left16Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
C 27%
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