It's very important.
But there's a problem. This isn't the topic of the day's discussion, but it's an essential factor in providing services in French. In francophone immigration, it isn't enough just to reach a certain number. It's essential that we enable people who have chosen to live in French to do so.
It's important to welcome francophones in French, but it's also important to provide services in both official languages in day care centres, high schools and stores.
I come from a very small rural community. During my first election campaign, my community lost a school and mental health care services. Imagine the consequences if the francophone community lost those same services. The community wouldn't exist in French. Families would lose the opportunity to live in the language of their choice. That's not acceptable in Canada.
It's important to promote an inclusive culture so we can promote and protect the French language, but also to protect Canada's culture and its two official languages.