I will answer that question.
The government has decided to implement certain measures. This is the first step in the process.
Let's take the example of the Official Languages Act. The territories mentioned at the beginning of the act are not the same as they are today. Things have changed over the years. What will happen, outside of Quebec, when the regulation comes into effect, is that businesses will face major challenges regarding their workforce. They will have to ensure they have the necessary workforce to provide services.
If we include the capital cities—I'll use Edmonton as an example—based on how the regulation is worded, all flights departing from or arriving in Edmonton would now be required to offer service in French. The same would apply to Victoria, British Columbia, for example. This would therefore be a major step forward. Obviously, in an ideal world, WestJet would absolutely love to offer service in French on every flight, but to achieve that, it requires staff.
We are truly proud of what the federal government has done in education. Significant funds have been invested in education outside Quebec; for example, there have been agreements with Alberta regarding French-language schools. That is very important, and it must continue. We urge the government to do more, because this will help prepare the workforce of tomorrow, which will give us the opportunity to expand these areas and territories. However, for now, the balance the department has established is realistic, in our view.
