I was to be an engineer and had to meet the language requirements.
I feel there have been constructive discussions this morning. The federal public service is the biggest employer in Canada. How is it that it isn't able to tell the training institutions its needs regarding scientific, technical and language training? I think this is an option that the committee will definitely have to monitor.
With a view to promoting linguistic diversity, Mr. Peralta, you discussed an International Year of Languages in 2010, but, on page 13 of your document, you mention 2009. However, I would perhaps like to hear from Mr. Cashman or Ms. Demers on that subject. Do you think it's a good idea for Canada to have its Year of... You call it the International Year of Languages, don't you?