That's a good question.
I believe that progress toward substantive equality and the recognition of French’s vulnerability or fragility go hand in hand. By acknowledging that we want to move toward substantive equality, we acknowledge that French is more vulnerable than the other official language and that it needs a boost. Perhaps we need to do more.
I therefore believe that the message in part VII of the act should be incorporated into the draft regulations. In my view, the regulations should have an objective, which reinforces the commitment to achieving substantive equality and the need to adapt the treatment to reflect current realities and needs. We must acknowledge that French may need a little extra support—
