Official Languages committee  I can say that we feel like the language laws are dividing the two official language communities. That's for sure.

Official Languages committee  We'll include that answer in our brief. Thank you so much.

Official Languages committee  First, let me say that we understand the importance of protecting and promoting French, and we also deeply care about our land's indigenous languages, many of which, unlike French, are in danger of extinction. However, community vitality as a concept is about more than language.

Official Languages committee  Yes. I'm sorry.

Official Languages committee  I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me know. I would also like to mention that we know our language is not threatened. The vitality of our community, however, is dwindling because of the focus Ottawa places on language preservation as the principal marker of vitality. To live in Q

Official Languages committee  Good morning, Monsieur Arseneault and members of the committee. I am Arielle Warten, an English-speaking Quebecker currently attending Concordia University in my third year of sociology. Attending with me today is fellow English-speaking Quebecker Houston Rifai, who will introdu