Official Languages committee  — was an error on my part.

Official Languages committee  It is completely inaccurate to say that the Atlantic region as a whole is designated unilingual.

Official Languages committee  That is not correct.

Official Languages committee  The administrative structure respects—

Official Languages committee  It respects the Official Languages Act in terms of—

Official Languages committee  I have said several times today that we comply with the Official Languages Act for language of work. It is the Official Languages Act that designates population segments and areas of the country as bilingual or unilingual.

Official Languages committee  Gracias.

Official Languages committee  I want to do so as quickly and as permanently as possible.

Official Languages committee  All I can do, Mr. Godin, is to emphasize that saying that about the region—

Official Languages committee  Yes, I feel close to the managers in the Atlantic region and yes, they are very honest with me about the concerns that are important to people in that region. As I said at the beginning, I apologize for the confusion that these discussions created among the employees. I am seeking to clarify it all to the extent I am able to.

Official Languages committee  Thank you, Mr. Godin. As I said in my opening statement, it was an error on my part not to have been more clear on March 8 about the changes that were made in the Atlantic region.

Official Languages committee  Simply to say that I am prepared to do anything I can to provide a clear explanation as to how Service Canada as an agency works, regarding existing positions, who reports to whom, etc. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to do so clearly.

Official Languages committee  With pleasure, Mr. Chairman.

Official Languages committee  Thank you.

Official Languages committee  Yes. A person who takes an acting position must meet the language requirements.