That's a good answer. We in fact worked to implement this because of seasonally unemployed workers. It has been in force since October 2005 in high unemployment regions. It is something that happens in various industries like tourism, hotels and restaurants, even here in Toronto, when there is less demand at certain times of the year. The approach would therefore definitely be appropriate.
We held many discussions, and after hearing other groups, we can conclude that there is virtual consensus on it.
I would perhaps like to raise a final point, because I know that time is getting short. You spoke about the Court Challenges Program. There is currently a general outcry against the government over this program because it takes away any opportunity for minorities to assert their rights and it does not give them the tools they need to defend themselves.
Indeed, immigrant or francophone minorities where I come from do not have the financial resources to defend themselves or to pay legal fees over a number of years. On the other hand, the program has clearly demonstrated that it would enable minorities to assert their rights and to obtain what they need to become more effective.
There is one other factor I would like to mention to you. A few weeks ago, the minister responsible for official languages said that francophones, in wanting to defend the Court Challenges Program, were looking to the past. My message is that what the minister was really trying to say was that all those who needed the program were only looking to the past and failing to look to the future. I would argue the contrary: the program does in fact enable minorities to look to the future, because they want to develop.
Could you tell me in a few seconds whether you agree.