Let us just say that I agree with you. If a person is bilingual, it is difficult to ask for the services of an interpreter because he or she wants to speak to the deputy minister in the language of his or her choice.There tends to be a lack of respect, not on our part but on the part of the government, which is not leading by example in the public service. It must do so by saying that it believes in the respect of both of this country's official languages and by showing this respect through leadership. I know it is difficult for you to chastise the government in this regard, given that it is your boss.
On February 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.