Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Let's talk about languages, since they also have a major impact on recruitment and retention.
We know that a number of occupations are practised exclusively in English. People may claim that these positions are bilingual, but in reality, English prevails. For example, there are no French‑speaking vessels, and a number of occupations and specializations, particularly within the special forces and the Canadian Armed Forces cyber-command, are practised exclusively in English. Even in fields such as infantry, where people take essential career advancement courses, it's impossible to receive training solely in French. I'm thinking in particular of the course provided at the Royal Military College Saint‑Jean to become a warrant officer.
There isn't any support for indigenous languages either. For example, the Canadian Rangers are forced to use English instead of their first languages, such as Inuktitut.
We see these cases. I think that they affect retention.
Can we expect strong and concrete measures in this area? For example, could we see a shift to French in all military occupations and courses, or more courses and services provided in indigenous languages? In this area, does the plan include anything with a timeline or schedule?