I want to assure my colleague that nothing in the spending review will diminish our commitment to bilingual services. Canada's official language obligations are fully protected through clear rules and regulations, many of them established by the Treasury Board Secretariat to ensure that Canadians can always receive services in the official language of their choice.
We have also strengthened language requirements for managers in bilingual regions so that federal employees can work in the official language they are most comfortable with. These measures reinforce our commitment to strong, accessible English and French services across the country.