I was going to ask this question before, but with the health break, it's fine. This is a first for this particular session on Bill C-10, but I would like to ask the department a question, if I may.
Just so we're all clear, there has been some discussion about amendments BQ-18 and PV-20 and the remarkable similarities between them.
I think, Mr. Ripley, you may be prepared for this.
In amendment BQ-18, it seems to me at first blush that what we are looking at is a distinct way of describing the presence of French language as one of the official languages. Amendment PV-20 covers both languages.
In amendment BQ-18, is it the case that, when adopted, the English aspect would be covered as well—meaning that you've only identified that part, but does it follow logic that the rest would be covered under this particular bill, in the department's interpretation?
Mr. Ripley.