Canada has a number of provinces and territories, and each of them is responsible for its own programs and curriculum content.
A Canada-wide problem is that teachers, departments, schools and school districts do not interpret second-language learning in the same way. Should the focus be on vocabulary? Should it be on grammar? Should the focus be on real-life communication? Therefore, we need a common framework in order to redefine what's required for proper communication.
The idea is also for our young Canadians to become self-sufficient in assessing their own second-language skills. With such a framework or standard in place, we could track their development and progress. Implementing such a framework in each province and territory would help us meet the needs defined by the educational authorities.