Thank you.
I would like to go back to the rescue centre issue, more specifically to the linguistic aspect, if I may. We are anticipating the closure to take place in the spring. The jobs will be transferred to Halifax. I thought the minister said earlier that there will be a Level C language proficiency requirement for the rescue centre. In addition, there will be training for new workers in Halifax. They are going to be required to have Level C in their second language.
We understand that Level C actually corresponds to language proficiency at an administrative level. That might be good for a public servant, but it might not be enough for a crisis centre or a rescue centre.
We also understand that, in eastern Canada, the Acadian accent is sometimes really hard to understand. We are requiring Level C proficiency, so has the department done an assessment in a crisis or rescue centre? Is Level C really the proficiency level we want? Is it sufficient to meet the needs of our mariners in distress? Has the department investigated this to be sure that the training in Halifax will be sufficient to address the needs of our mariners in distress?