C - 13 Government Orders – An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Language

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his efforts in committee. As a member representing a riding in British Columbia, I would point out that interest in learning French is very strong. Hundreds of thousands of students attend or have attended immersion schools. The Liberal government likes to pat itself on the back for its efforts on behalf of francophone communities. However, francophone communities and francophone immigration lost ground during the pandemic. The federal government provided no support. Here is my question. Is my colleague concerned that the bill will not make a difference?