Madam Speaker, first of all, we recognize that French is in decline in Canada. That is exactly what the census data published this week confirm.
We are the first government to recognize the decline of French, and that is why we have introduced an ambitious bill that will change things.
We want to ensure that, in federally regulated private businesses, employees and clients will be able to choose to work in French not only in Quebec, but also in regions with a strong francophone presence.
I hope the opposition parties will work with us to get this bill passed, because it will really improve the lives of all Canadians.