Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I found the Bloc and Conservative members' position really appalling.They're doggedly pursuing this and wasting the committee's time. I don't agree with Mr. Godin. The Conservatives are wasting the House of Commons' time in general. Parliament is at a standstill right now, but they want a debate about one single person, one individual.
I agree that Canada's Governors General should speak both official languages, which means they should speak French. I don't agree with having Governors General at all, because I'm not in favour of the monarchy, but that's another debate.
Allocating five of the Standing Committee on Official Languages' meetings to talking about one person is nonsensical. Witnesses just told us that they need more early learning and child care in French, that they need more funding for community groups and more resources for the francophonie across the country, but the Conservatives are using the committee's time to talk about one person, one individual.
I personally refuse to be part of this farce, because it's sad. I'll let the Bloc and the Conservative Party play their little political games. Obviously, I'll vote against the motion.