Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank the witnesses for their testimony.
My first question has to do with the role of the judge. Since Bill C-13 was adopted, the judge must inform the accused of his right to stand trial in the official language of his choice. However, the judge is under no obligation to inform the accused personally. He must simply ask if the accused was made aware of this right.
What can you tell us about this provision? In your respective provinces, has it caused any problems?