Official Languages committee  But if the survival and vitality of these communities are, as set out in the act, a concern of this government and, as Mr. Fraser said, there has been no consultation, hence they have not complied with the act. It seems self-evident to us that the program needs to be restored. I

Official Languages committee  The situation for both sides is extremely specific and important. If we talk about the evolution of minority linguistic rights with regard to education, first in response to the suggestion, which even the Commissioner has denied, that what has been done has already been done, the

Canadian Heritage committee  We would greatly welcome it, with the proviso that like any law adopted by a government it would be subject to the full scrutiny of the courts and complete access to those courts. Otherwise we would have difficulties understanding the full value of that law, no matter how well it

Canadian Heritage committee  I would like us to get over the idea that we are advocating for programs which only matter to minorities. A few years ago, in Quebec, a poll asked the following question: Should the anglophone linguistic minority have access to essential health services in its languages? A vast

Canadian Heritage committee  First of all, the basic suggestion that a government will not adopt unconstitutional legislation is an absurdity. Is that to question that the judiciary is no longer a legitimate and vital branch of democracy? That leaves us rather speechless. Secondly, if you look at the import