Thank you, Mr. Chair
Thanks to all of you for being here. We're pleased to see you once again and to be moving toward the modernization of the Official Languages Act.
My first question is for Mr. Théberge and Ms. Morin.
You say the spirit of part VII of the Official Languages Act must take precedence. As you know, part VII has been somewhat weakened by a recent judgement. How do you think part VII can be reinforced? You say we have to increase the authority of the Department of Canadian Heritage as the department responsible for administering part VII.
Can you say a little more about that aspect? How could we specifically include it in the modernization of the Official Languages Act?