I will make one comment. I must say that I enjoyed working as the Official Languages Commissioner. I particularly appreciated working with parliamentary committees and with you as individuals. Over the years, relationships are formed. I have also learned, through my work, to better appreciate the work of members of Parliament and of those who make significant sacrifices in their personal lives in order to fulfill their public mandate. Sometimes, when I read the newspapers and I see how the Canadian public treats its politicians or elected officials, I think to myself perhaps they're right in...
My purpose here is not to flatter you. I think that your duties are very demanding. I have greatly appreciated the work we have all done together, the support you have given me and my team, the respect that you have shown us and the fact that you have taken our recommendations into account. I have always felt that there was communication, commitment and an impact. I think that most of the time, you have done your work. As a Commissioner, I have been well supported and I thank you for that.