Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, I would like to welcome the Commissioner of Official Languages and his colleagues.
I have seven minutes, but I have three important questions to ask. The first has to do with the census, the second with complaints and the third with budget cuts. But I would like to clarify something first.
The first recommendation covers Canada's 150th birthday. My colleagues will understand why I'm bringing this up.
Mr. Fraser, you understand symbols and know that it's important. In 2017, we will celebrate Canada on the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation. We can't understand why French and English are our official languages if there is an impasse on what happened before 1867. No country abbreviates its history. We should not insult Canada's history. It is very important to speak about the 150th anniversary of Confederation, especially given your role. This is addressed to your team, as well.