Official Languages committee  That depends on the programs. For some of them, we're told we shouldn't make any financial commitments until the contribution agreement is on the table.

Official Languages committee  No, there wasn't.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  It's been going on for years.

Official Languages committee  That's what was recommended by the committee.

Official Languages committee  We're very pleased to have been invited this morning. When the political, administrative and community levels work together, they can produce results that benefit everyone. We can give you some examples in that regard. We have to sit down together and look for solutions. That's s

Official Languages committee  That's correct.

Official Languages committee  Could I make a comment?

Official Languages committee  This is new for me.

Official Languages committee  I think we've already named a few options. I agree with you: advancing 25% of funding to offset funding approval and payment delays is an excellent option. However, that funding has to be paid. It's one thing to receive a letter in April informing you of that 25% advance, as we s

Official Languages committee  This year, the situation has definitely been exacerbated by the fact that the Department of Canadian Heritage had to renew all its programs and have them approved by the Treasury Board. However, this is systemic, as we've said. So you have to look to multi-year agreements and see

Official Languages committee  We taking about Canadian Heritage projects that haven't yet been approved. However, we know that there are other projects. For example, an application was filed with Industry Canada in February 2008 for an event that was to be held in March 2009, and we still haven't received a r

Official Languages committee  We haven't yet received a response, but the event has taken place. When we talk about risk management—

Official Languages committee  It's November 28.

Official Languages committee  Yes.