Advancing substantive equality means recognizing the realities facing official language minority communities. Subsection 41(1) recognizes their uniqueness and diversity. It means listening to what their realities, needs and priorities are. Lastly, it means taking asymmetrical, differentiated approaches. Franco-Albertans may need one thing, while Franco-Manitobans need something else, so it's important that the government listen to communities' needs and priorities in order to advance equality between the two official languages on the ground.
