Your question would indicate that you are assuming that one or the other is in danger in Canada. I do not share this opinion, and therefore I cannot choose between the two. I think that the French language is doing well in Canada. Bilingualism is doing well also. There are challenges for the French language, there are challenges for bilingualism and there are challenges for the official language communities in Canada. It is for this reason, I believe, that the government of Canada has a role to play, as do the other governments in Canada. Governments need to support linguistic communities in minority situations. This is why I accepted the mandate that was given to me; this issue is dear to my heart. Official languages are part of my Canadian identity. I accepted this mandate in order to be able to make a contribution.
