Right from the outset and even before Canada was awarded the games, official languages obligations were a concern. The issue of official languages was the subject of discussions the entire time the bid was being prepared. Appendix A, which I referred to, is now part of the multiparty agreement and outlines the obligations for the organizing committee. It was developed even before Canada was awarded the games. That was part of the file for the bid.
From the outset, when the federal secretariat was created, the need for the organizing committee to fulfil its obligations on official languages was on the table. The secretariat took on an advisory and oversight role for the Olympic Winter Games. Bear in mind as well that the secretariat can count on the support of the department, since official languages are an inextricable link. Several groups focus specifically on official languages in Canada. Therefore, we have ongoing and very natural support from the department.