You will have noticed today that people on both sides of the table share the same concern on this point. We see the same thing all across Canada, but it's quite particular here in Ottawa. There are 120,000 francophones in Ottawa. Half of them are in exogamous unions and therefore speak French only when they speak to each other. Furthermore, 180,000 anglophones can't speak French. Anglophones are being trained so that they can speak French and ultimately become francophiles. Like others on both sides of the table, I'm concerned about the fact that many francophones feel beaten down by their status as minority francophones, to the point where they are less motivated than anglophones to continue their training in French.
The questions I asked you about strategies are relevant. I would like you to be able to answer them in your next appearance before our committee.
Thank you.