Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thanks to the entire team from the commissioner's office for being here today.
Commissioner, you mentioned the historical context in which we find ourselves, which seems to tend toward limiting language rights across the country. This is a problem that must be addressed. You're absolutely right to say that, although what's happening in Ontario has received a lot of media coverage, other types of erosion are occurring across the country and must also be addressed. Thank you for providing that very important detail.
You floated the idea of an official languages summit. You may of course ask the committee for any assistance you may need in organizing it. It's the premiers and ministers who must do that, but I believe the commissioners also have a role to play in it. Give us a proposal. I think we could work on something for next year. I think it would be very important. I also think the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada would be the right institution to organize it, with assistance from various governments, of course.
That being said, what's happening in Ontario is nevertheless serious. We're talking about a considerable decline in rights. I'm sure you've had occasion to communicate with Mr. Boileau, the French language services commissioner. Indeed, he was still commissioner when last we heard. What did you retain from your discussions? Do the three commissioners have a strategy or common thoughts on what's going on?