In 2018, the office launched a very broad consultation program on the modernization of the act. We started with in-person meetings with more than 300 association representatives, stakeholders, experts and researchers. Afterwards, we carried out an online survey focusing on aspects of modernization to be prioritized, which was completed by 4,200 Canadians.
In May, I will submit my report on modernization, which will provide not only the results of our consultations, but will also outline the efforts of other stakeholders in this file, including the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, your committee and the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada, or FCFA.
Next year, after the election, we will have to restart the process and bring the modernization of the act to the forefront. The modernization process is well underway. We would like a new bill to be introduced by 2020 if possible, but that decision is not up to the office.