Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our guests.
I think using the dissemination area is a good method. Eventually, it might be appropriate to lower the threshold, say to 15%. I think we should be able to adjust the thresholds with restoration in mind. Rather than changing the indicators, we should lower the thresholds.
The act will apply to federally regulated private businesses that have 25 employees or more in Quebec or 100 employees or more outside of Quebec. You propose that the threshold be set at 25 employees across Canada. I think that's a good thing.
Regarding the certificates for the fostering of French, I know that they are for companies with 100 employees or more. I don't know if, outside Quebec, certificates for fostering French are also required. I think it would be important because it's what would encourage the widespread use of French in a business.
There's another thing I'm wondering about—