Basically, what matters—and this was already mentioned in the white book—is the intention to protect French in Quebec as well.
Proposed subsection 41(1) begins “The Government of Canada is committed to (a) enhancing the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada”. After that, I propose adding “, as well as of francophones in Quebec”.
Then, at lines 9 to 10 on page 11, after “fostering the full recognition and use of both English and French in Canadian society”, I propose adding “while taking into account the fact that French is the official and common language of Quebec.”
I am proposing those two additions.
I want to be clear about the definition of “English linguistic minority communities” being used, so I have a question for the witnesses. My understanding is that the definition is based on the first official language spoken criterion.
Would you mind confirming how exactly you define the term “English linguistic minority communities”?