Dyane Adam
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Dyane Adam (born 1953) was the Canadian Official Languages Commissioner. She is responsible for promoting bilingualism within the government of Canada.
Adam was born in Casselman, Ontario. She holds a Doctor's degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa and taught at this university, as well as at Glendon College and Laurentian University.
After she had led a campaign to preserve bilingualism at York University and Montfort Hospital, then-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien appointed her Official Languages Commissioner.
She has often been critical of the government in regards to the application of the Official Languages Act within the Canadian Forces, on the Internet, in Ottawa and in the airline industry.
In September 2006, after her term had been extended by several months, it was announced that Graham Fraser would replace her.
In recognition of her achievements, she was awarded honorary doctorates from McGill University, University of Ottawa, Université de Moncton, Laurentian University, Saint Paul University as well as an honorary diploma from Collège Boréal. Dr. Adam was also made Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes académiques de la France et Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Pléiade de l'Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie.
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| Preceded by Victor Goldbloom |
Commissioner of Official Languages 1999–2006 |
Succeeded by Graham Fraser |
