I was very pleased with the Supreme Court's decision regarding French-language education in British Columbia. This case went on for several years and ultimately ended up before the Supreme Court of Canada. Of course, the outcome is good for the community. However, why did it take so many years to reach this decision?
The issue of French-language education in a minority community falls under provincial jurisdiction. At the same time, it's part of a federal program, the protocol for agreements for minority-language education and second-language instruction. We should note that it took a long time to address the issue. We must realize that losing a generation of young people has a long-term impact on the development and vitality of the community.
I hope that, in the wake of the Supreme Court decision, all governments can take proactive steps to meet the needs and requirements of official language minority communities.