I've examined a number of files since I took up my position, but this one has become a priority. I intend to visit all the Canadian Forces bases, perhaps even outside Canada, and that's definitely an aspect that I'm going to look at more closely, as regards both unilingual francophones and unilingual anglophones. All anglophone and francophone Canadian Forces recruits go through St-Jean, Quebec. Most of those who want to learn a trade in the Canadian Forces, whether they are francophone or anglophone, go through Borden, where the majority of trade schools are located. So the two language groups must receive the same services across the country. That's something I'm going to check on my visits.
On May 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.