Mr. Speaker, we are the first federal government to recognize the decline of French across the country, including in Quebec.
We know that more needs to be done to protect and promote the French language, which is a goal we share with the Government of Quebec. Our government will continue to take responsibility for passing legislation within its own jurisdiction to support the vitality of French in our communities.
The members of the committee will also have the responsibility of studying the amendments presented by the Government of Quebec and stakeholders from across the country.