With Conservative amendment 32, we are again trying to address the whole idea of estimated numbers. I think it's important to correct that language in order to have the most accurate picture of the situation possible.
Under this amendment, Bill C-13, in clause 21, would be amended by replacing lines 31 and 32 on page 13 with the following:
(2) The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall take the measures necessary for the im‑
In other words, where the bill says that “The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall take such measures as that Minister considers appropriate”, the amendment would replace “shall take such measures as that Minister considers appropriate” with “shall take the measures necessary”.
I think it's important to adopt this amendment and demonstrate our desire to put strong provisions in place that will give the Official Languages Act more teeth.