I want to make one point before I give the floor to my colleague. To some extent, it will help me answer Mr. Samson's question.
A public servant's responsibility is really to serve the government in power and to do so with integrity. In this regard, as a public servant, when I'm asked for my point of view, I paint a complete picture and explain the pros and cons. In the case of francophone affairs, all decisions are made based on their impact and the community's perception. I do so with integrity and transparency. I take into account what this may mean, based on my responsibilities, and I share it.
Ultimately, as all elected officials know, decisions are made by the government through the cabinet. I think that we need to keep this in mind.