Mr. Chairman, when I was at Borden, my headquarters was located on the Borden base. It was the headquarters for the recruitment, education and instruction service of the Canadian Armed Forces. I was responsible for military colleges and recruitment centres across the country, various staff schools and schools at Borden. From 1999 to 2002, I was the commander of that training and I indeed noted problems with regard to instruction given to francophones. We began to take certain steps to correct the situation. It looks like we didn't do enough since, 10 years later, the situation remains. I see that's the case at Borden, and I think it's important that we examine that situation.
On May 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.