That is no place to go to school and learn another language. It is a question of maritime rescue. There are lives on the line. The people who go to work there must be fully bilingual.
It is important to comply with Part V of the act. That means that the people must be able to write the documents in the language of their choice, as well as speak the language of their choice. That is part of the criteria.
That is not a place where we can afford to wait three or four years before the people meet the requirements. At least that's our hope.
That being said, Mr. Fraser and Mr. Chair, I propose the following motion: That the nomination of Graham Fraser to the position of Commissioner of Official Languages be concurred in, and that the Chair report it to the House.