In my opinion, it creates an environment where people can choose to live in French, as Mr. Bentley said earlier. That means that, in addition to choosing a French-language school, people can choose to receive government services in French. It also means they can go to a private business and receive services in French. At the same time, this promotes access to employment for francophones in regions with a strong francophone presence. All of this really has a structural impact. I would say that in Manitoba, the other distinctive feature is that it supports the initiative to make the province truly bilingual—an initiative led by our provincial government. That's why we believe that, when it comes to designated bilingual areas, recognizing the provincial legislative framework would be a very positive addition to the draft regulations. This is not currently the case in Ontario.
