Mr. Newman, I have another question for you.
The right to access the courts in both official languages is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The obligation to provide these services is covered in section 1. This section does not ensure that French-speaking judges will meet the needs. Manitoba is given as an example, but it could be any province or territory.
Is it necessary for a judge to be bilingual in order to be able to meet the specific needs of francophones in Manitoba?