I am under tremendous pressure to complete the discussions and the work in order to get phase two of the action plan underway. As regards political will, I can tell you that I have orders to follow, and I am doing so. A huge amount of time has been devoted to the issue, and I am not referring just to our department, but also to the other departments involved. The Committee of Assistant Deputy Ministers on Official Languages is looking into this matter.
On January 29th, 2008. See this statement in context.