Mr. Speaker, this answer is an insult to francophones.
The current situation is staggering at national defence: 89% of francophones are bilingual, as compared with only 11% of anglophones.
In specific terms, francophones are told there will be only a few bilingual units. They will have to get along in English. The anglophones are told there is no problem and they can go wherever they like.
Will the Minister of National Defence bring matters into line in his department and establish a bilingualism policy worthy of the men and women who are prepared to put their lives on the line for Canada?