Official Languages committee  Hello. The framework for determining the content of the census program is based on a proven process that draws on experience from previous Canada census programs, the United Nations' census principles, and approaches developed in other countries. This framework determines the pr

Official Languages committee  Do you want me to answer?

Official Languages committee  On the idea of a survey in which we target using the census, we could do a post-censal survey similar to the survey on the vitality of official-language minorities. We could use techniques such as oversampling—you're right that we can go to a certain level—but we have other capac

Official Languages committee  It's not for me to say at this stage. We're embarking on census consultations, and certainly we hear you. We will consult as well with the organization, as we do already. As I said, Mr. Corbeil is in close communication with la Fédération. This will be part of the census consulta

Official Languages committee  Yes, the questions in the census do not pertain to mother tongue.

Official Languages committee  No, they do not pertain to language of instruction.

Official Languages committee  Right now, we are looking for a way of obtaining information about rights-holders. We are considering the possibility of obtaining that information through the census. We are also considering other options, as I said in my presentation.

Official Languages committee  We would have to develop the questions, test them, and make sure they are properly understood in order to obtain precise and accurate information. Once again, the scientific process is extremely important because ultimately you want very precise and accurate information.

Official Languages committee  Of course, if we do appropriate tests and make sure that we can measure the phenomenon precisely and accurately, we will help the communities. We have to find the right way of doing this, however, which is what we are committed to doing.

Official Languages committee  I will say again that we will do everything we can to measure the number of rights-holders. I am not here to criticize or to review the 11 questions that Mr. Corbeil spoke to you about during his appearance on February 14. Once again, we will use a scientific process to determine

Official Languages committee  As I said earlier, Mr. Corbeil is already in contact with the federation. They are talking. We certainly do already work with the organizations.

Official Languages committee  We are of course aware of the request, and we are examining it. As I said earlier, we have a framework to help us determine the content of the Census Program, which is proven, objective and scientific. We receive the requests and we classify them according to this framework. We u

Official Languages committee  We know the law. I will reiterate that we are aware of the needs in connection with the census. They are assessed and tested in a scientific and rigorous manner. I can't give you any other answer than that.

Official Languages committee  I don't have the answer.

Official Languages committee  Yes, we have the reports on the tests. I can check on that.