Good afternoon, minister, and congratulations on your appointment.
Some of my questions require a very brief answer. You can answer them with yes or no. After that, I will have a number of questions to ask.
Raymond Théberge, the former commissioner of official languages, explained that the federal language regime imposes obligations on federal institutions, not on individuals. It is therefore the institutions that must ensure that their official communications, including the Prime Minister's speeches, are accessible in both official languages. As a result, the commissioner stated that the people around the Prime Minister must ensure that he communicates more effectively with Canadians in both official languages.
To your knowledge, has the Prime Minister's Office taken any steps in this direction? Yes or no?