“You did something wrong. A report is in English. I don't like that. I want the report in French. I complained. I want the government to change the rules.”
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A debate where MPs asked the government about official languages and nuclear safety documents not being available in French. The government agreed this was unacceptable and promised to ensure documents are provided in both official languages going forward.