Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, you talked about the National Arts Centre receiving artists, but does the promotion of the French language affect the majority of Canadians? It is easy to say that you are investing $1.2 billion over five years, which is still only $250 million per year. There are also activities, such as the ones you have described. However, does that actually make a difference? We all agree that the French culture is important and that bilingualism is the greatest thing on earth, but all of this is theory.
In practical terms, based on your experience, does the promotion of language have an impact on all Canadians?