I am not impressed with any of the individuals running as Tory candidates.  Also, "in this day and age", as you say, I do not think it is relevant that candidates are fluent in french or english for that matter.  After all, many french Canadians are not fluent in english and have no intention to ever become fluent. So why should english  speaking Canadians be subjected to this double standard .Yah, Yah, I know there are 2 official  languages, but until everyone is fluent in both...............