Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, Commissioner. I will be quick and would appreciate short answers because I have less time than my other colleagues.
I am looking at your ratings table and it appears to me that the situation is critical. It would seem that nothing is really improving; in general, things appear to be worsening and there are very few results. I see that the Canada School of Public Service received an "E" rating. Commissioner, it is truly worrisome to see that there is no progress with regard to bilingualism in the public service.
We know that for a fact, because public servants tell us so, albeit anonymously because they are worried they might lose their job. They tell us they cannot speak their own language, they are worried and have concerns.
The situation has been ongoing for years and is only getting worse: that is our assessment. I am sure you share that opinion. You say that progress has been made in certain areas, but I see more instances of zero progress than positive results.
Commissioner, you have always told us that you prefer dialogue and cooperation in order to change things and improve bilingualism, but you nevertheless have certain powers. If need be, you can turn to the courts. Is that correct?