Hon. Bernadette Clement: Good afternoon, minister.

[English]

Bill C-13 makes references to Indigenous languages, noting that the act does not abrogate or derogate legal or customary rights with respect to Indigenous languages. We often hear about founding languages, languages as a binary, and of the two official languages in Canada. I believe in the protection of English and French.

[Translation]

I’m a proud Franco-Ontarian.

[English]

But I also believe Indigenous languages need more attention, resources and protection.

[Translation]

What role should your office play in the reclamation, revitalization and strengthening of Indigenous languages?