One of the biggest challenges Fraser had to deal with as Commissioner was regarding the place of French in the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony . Fraser was of the impression that the event was " developed , perceived and presented in English with a French song . " Fraser 's office received over 100 complaints regarding the ceremony . Minister of Canadian Heritage James Moore , Quebec Premier Jean Charest , and Secretary General of La Francophonie Abdou Diouf also expressed their disappointment regarding the place of French in the Ceremony . VANOC , however , defended their case and said that they had made " a very deliberate focus and effort to ensure a strong celebration of Quebec culture and language . " They also said that there was a significant amount of French in the opening ceremony . David Atkins also said that the ceremonies did celebrate francophone Canada
2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Graham Fraser