Yes, if I may.
Last Tuesday, we welcomed witnesses who kindly came to share their concerns. They include Mr. Thompson and Ms. Gagnon, who represent all translators and interpreters in Canada. I truly believe that they have made a very conscientious contribution. They have helped us better understand how the federal government works and how outside groups can influence it. They influence us as parliamentarians to make decisions that benefit all Canadians. So I would like to salute their presence here today and thank them once again for their work. They have approached us all with great respect, regardless of our party. Their arguments were very strong. This is how Canadians can contribute to the evolution of our society, and of the successive governments guiding us over the years. We must thank them for that.
I would also like to say that the committee works very closely together to address the real needs of Canadians and to safeguard the essential place of the official languages in Canada. I think that we all agree on that, regardless of our party affiliation.
Thank you very much.