I would like to be sensitive to your concern about small and medium-sized businesses. But basically, that is precisely what we want to encourage: situations where people can be served in French and where companies are able to. I feel that the banks already have much more ability to do so.
What I want to say upfront is that we are turning a corner where, in terms of geopolitics, it is important for Canada to put a value on both our official languages. It gives us a great advantage in attracting investments from around the world. The strength of bilingualism in Canada will be a clearly distinguishing feature of our culture and our strength. So it's time to be more assertive in terms of achieving results.
In that context, I am now going to turn to the representatives from the Association de la francophonie de l'Ontario.
As I understand it, you agree with the statement from the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada when it comes to changing the criteria used to determine which areas are designated,
So let me ask you a quick question: Do you agree with the FCFA's recommendation on the way to determine francophone areas in a designated region?