In terms of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, the medical examiner responsible for this case in each of those two provinces was very articulate in French and was able to answer questions from reporters on television on a daily basis. We saw the difference it makes when people have that ability. In the other two provinces, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, medical examiners speaking on behalf of public health could not interact with reporters or the public in their language.
Although these are provincial services, the federal government can play a role, given that it is an exceptional funding partner for health services in the provinces.
We have seen differences. In Nova Scotia, for example, where the new premier can speak in French, it reassures people that the messages are the same in both languages. Not everyone has this ability; the ability to speak in both languages is like a gift. However, this should not be the case when it comes to providing public services, especially in a pandemic.
I think people...