Twenty-nine months ago, our government presented its Action Plan for Official Languages to Canadians. It is a plan of considerable scope, and the product of equally considerable effort. It spoke at the time of new momentum for the official languages policy of the Government of Canada.
I am among those who believe that it represents much more than new momentum. Indeed, it is a new vision supported by a detailed work plan. We have brought linguistic duality to the forefront and made it an integral part of our great project which is Canada.
We are already at the stage of the Midterm Report on implementation of the Action Plan. To do this we have once again been innovative, asking our community partners—the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne and the Quebec Community Groups Network—to participate in preparing the Report by including their communities’ own comments.
I am well aware of the ground which remains to be covered in order to implement all aspects of our Action Plan. Up to now, the cooperation of our partners, both public and community, has made our task easier and allows me to be optimistic about the second phase. It is with pride that I present this Midterm Report and it is with enthusiasm that I continue the work.
The paper version was signed by Mauril Bélanger
Mauril Bélanger
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