Thank you, Minister. Welcome to the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
I notice a number of things. Over the past few years, under our Stephen Harper government, we saw the titles of Canadian heritage and official languages everywhere. Even under Paul Martin's government, which you were part of from 2004 to 2006, there was a minister responsible for official languages.
Official languages are now no longer part of any department's official title. They have disappeared as if by magic. How will you ensure that all federal services are provided in compliance with the Official Languages Act if there is no minister responsible for official languages?