Good morning, everyone. I'm very happy to see you around this table. I'm especially happy that you've told us about your vision and solutions respecting the Official Languages Act, which I think must be revised as soon as possible.
We are experiencing somewhat the same thing as francophones even here in Ottawa. I went to the cafeteria this morning, and no one spoke French. So I asked to be served in French. And yet there are a lot of francophones here, and we should be entitled to be served in our language.
I'm pleased to hear your concerns. I'm going to say this because I really think it, and I make no bones about it: the Official Languages Act must not become politicized. It must reflect who we are as francophones, from Quebec or elsewhere, and, above all, reflect our modern reality, which is clearly set down in the Constitution. I think the two official languages should be equal.
My question is for you, Ms. Lavoie. What do you think would be the best way for the act to reflect the evolution that has occurred over the past 50 years, since it's almost 2019? I know the discussion can become political at times, which is normal, since we are all politicians. However, what major changes do you really think it's important to make to this act that we're preparing to revise?