Mr. Speaker, my question is for the minister of heritage. In a submission today to the official languages committee, the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne points to the urgent need to adopt a comprehensive policy for the development of Canada's Francophonie. The federation is of the opinion that the lack of a comprehensive policy is preventing the federal government from fulfilling its responsibilities under the Official Languages Act.
My question is as follows: Does the minister recognize the urgency of the situation and the need to implement immediately a comprehensive policy for the development of Canada's francophonie, given that the federation is arguing today that the absence of such a policy is the reason for the failed interdepartmental co-operation effort and for the relaxation in the application of the Official Languages Act?