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 |
|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
| 23 October 2026 | 4 December 2026 |
| 25 January 2027 | 1 March 2027 |
| 30 April 2027 | 11 June 2027 |
*Late applications will be considered at the next Expert Panel meeting.