Thank you for being here today, Madam Minister.
As you know full well, I have been an activist for 30 years. Currently, my role is member of Parliament for the constituency of Ottawa—Vanier, which allows me to work with the government and to have a seat at this table.
A few weeks ago, I told my colleagues that I was extremely proud. When I was young, I hoped to be at this table. It is a pleasure for me to be here. I thank you for having recognized the work of my predecessor, Mauril Bélanger, for his defence of French during his time as a parliamentarian.
I would like to discuss the recognition of Ottawa as a bilingual city. The good news is that, last December, there was a resolution to make the City of Ottawa bilingual. In the action plan, I noticed that there is a funding measure to support and sustain the City of Ottawa in fulfilling its new role.
What is our government's position not only on the bilingualism of the City of Ottawa, but also on the way it is going to make those resources available?