The Official Language Rights Expert Panel makes all decisions in accordance with its Terms of Reference. They generally meet 4 times a year.

It currently consists of Ibrahima Diallo, Pearl Eliadis, Stéphanie Chouinard, Linton Garner, Richard Goulet, Myra Shuster and Denis Perreaux. The biographies of the members can be found on the website of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Calendar of meetings of the Official Language Rights Expert Panel
and application deadlines

Application Deadlines Expert Panel Meeting Dates
29 January 2025 7 March 2025
5 May 2025 13 June 2025
28 July 2025 8 September 2025
27 October 2025 5 December 2025

*Late applications will be considered at the next Expert Panel meeting.