Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I've just learned, minister, that the translation bureau has adopted new rules. You should know that using conference interpreters in a hybrid Parliament has its limitations; we're talking about humans. I agree that using AI to translate documents or reports of three to a thousand pages can be effective.
Having said that, I want to point out that, according to the experts, these new measures put the health and safety of interpreters at risk, render employment insurance provisions meaningless and can aggravate the problems associated with acoustic shock. I think we need to be concerned about that. Furthermore, I have a hard time understanding why we would use the lowest bidder if we’re looking for quality service.
With all due respect, Minister, I'm asking you, a Quebecker and francophone, how we will get quality service when people who don't speak both official languages struggle as it is. I don't understand.