We are still thinking about how that official status could fit into a new version of the Official Languages Act. What's important is providing some protection for second-language learning programs, including immersion programs. As we've heard today, these programs are somewhat at risk and depend on the good faith of provincial governments, school boards, and school administrations. If the federal government could somehow extend protection under the Official Languages Act for second-language learning programs, as well as funding, it would be a major step forward. I can assure you that, as soon as we have finished our examination and put a proposal together, we'll let the committee know.
