Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The amendment that my colleague Ms. Ashton is proposing does indeed reflect the expectations of francophone communities outside Quebec, those communities that we consulted in the spring, and even over the summer. It also reflects Quebec's request to be consulted, pursuant to the clause contained in Bill C‑354. I am hoping that we won't spend an inordinate amount of time discussing this issue. We already have the answers to all the questions we put to department officials.
I therefore urge us to vote quickly on Ms. Ashton's amendment.