Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to build on what my colleague Mr. Arseneault said about the Official Languages Act. By taking a broader look at the act, we could focus not only on the French issue, but also on all the provisions that the government can use to support the promotion of French in all its policies. Simply talking about the Official Languages Act may be limiting, in the sense that other government departments or entities may also be able to support the French issue.
I also want to reassure my colleague Mr. Beaulieu with regard to the motion. Mr. Blaney also just made some points. We must still refer to the motion proposed by Mr. Beaulieu. The preamble clearly states that the French issue is being addressed. The preamble is really found in the Speech from the Throne in terms of taking responsibility and promoting French. This is really about the French issue. Adding the official languages issue doesn't take anything away from the motion.
The amendments to the Official Languages Act will certainly improve the status of French in linguistic minority communities in Quebec and across the country. However, all other possible ways to improve the status of French must be explored. The focus on only the Official Languages Act limits us.
As parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, I can tell you that, even in terms of immigration, we must consider measures to improve the situation regarding the demographic weight of francophones. However, this isn't necessarily enshrined in the Official Languages Act. I think that other elements of the government could help us develop much broader proposals and a more comprehensive report to improve the situation of francophones across the country.