Mr. Speaker, we all agree that we must protect French, that Quebec's official language is French and that we really must ensure that we look to the Charter of the French Language to protect the right to work and be served in French in our federally regulated businesses.
I had the opportunity to speak to six former Quebec premiers, three former prime ministers and two former premiers of New Brunswick. The consensus is that the federal government must assume its responsibilities.
In this situation, will the Bloc Québécois join us, stop trying to pick a fight, and protect and promote the French language instead of promoting sovereignty?