Interim Indigenous languages commissioner says she’s participating in probe of office

By Alessia Passafiume The interim commissioner of Indigenous languages says she knows her office has work to do on rebuilding trust with Indigenous communities, and she is participating fully in a government-ordered audit. Candice St-Aubin, a former senior assistant deputy minister of strategic policy with Indigenous Services Canada, was appointed interim commissioner for a term of up to 90 days, or until a permanent commissioner is selected. “Having seen the reporting coming in, my eyes were wide open. Financial stewardship is something that is ingrained in me, much like ethics and codes of conduct, but also managing people,” St-Aubin told The Canadian Press during an interview in her downtown Ottawa office. The Canadian Press reported earlier this year that half a dozen sources, including former employees, said the Office of…

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