I would just like to clarify something Mr. Chairman. When I was talking about "maximizing", I was talking about maximizing our resources, that is ensuring that our resources are used to their fullest. With respect to my powers, I am accountable before Parliament and it is up to parliamentarians to decide the scope of the authority granted to the Official Languages Commissioner. If you feel that the Official Languages Commissioner does not have sufficient authority, it is not up to you to decide that. I don't think it would be appropriate for me to take steps.
On April 20th, 2010. See this statement in context.