As I have said on a number of occasions, we strongly support the official recognition of Canada’s first languages. We do not want to impose, but, if we are asked, we are certainly ready to help the new commissioner to become established, to explain how we work, and to help him or her understand the obligations.
At the moment, the mandate of the commissioner of indigenous languages—I think there will be more than one—is to promote those languages. That is one thing. Revitalizing them is another. My predecessor met with Mr. Bellegarde. I have often repeated that we will provide the support needed, if we are asked. We are ready to provide all the necessary assistance for that position, those duties, to be successful.