I want to thank the representatives of the three organizations here present. Thank you for taking part in our study.
I'd just like to recall that this study concerns government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and Canada. However, I sincerely think we're evading the issue here. We're coming to the conclusion that the decline of French is a problem in Quebec, but I don't think we can manage that decline across the country. Measures will be taken under the Official Languages Act and the white paper to protect the equality of the two official languages. However, in considering the situation as a whole, at the national level, aren't we straying from the issue, which is the need to protect and promote French in Quebec?
I'd like Mr. Leckey to talk to us about the Charter and the legal principles pertaining to English and French.
Mr. Leckey, do you sincerely think we can find solutions for promoting and protecting French in Quebec by adopting an overall perspective?