I think the Committee should consider doing so. In fact, I want to suggest that the Commissioner of Official Languages be invited to appear before the Committee, Madam Chair.
In the Constitution, we are dealing not only with what is written in black and white, but also all the written and unwritten principles associated with it. One of the principles outlined in the secession reference relates to the protection of minorities. If Bill C-20 ignores minorities, in my opinion, an official constitutional challenge should be launched against the bill on that basis. I'm not talking about the constitutional challenges that New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario are preparing. I think it's important to clarify that for the benefit of those closely following this issue.
Mr. Mayrand, I have two questions. First of all, would it be possible for provincial governments, based on the wording of the bill currently before us, to call by-elections in an attempt to influence the result in one region or another? Would it be possible for provincial governments to call a provincial election or by-election when a consultation is underway?