Official Languages committee  That is correct. We have no indication. We are not involved in that. Consequently, we cannot know what funding goes to immersion and what goes to French-language instruction. At home in Prince Edward Island, funding is allocated to program development, but if funding is taken a

Official Languages committee  The systems vary with the provinces.

Official Languages committee  I will respond first and then Roger will be able to continue. It varies from province to province. The community and school boards are not involved in the process of saying exactly why they need funding. Is it to train and retain teachers? We are not involved in submitting fundi

Official Languages committee  As a national organization with a major interest in the vitality of the francophone and Acadian communities, the federation recognizes the importance of bilingualism for all Canadians. The additive bilingualism we are recommending ensures harmony between the two founding peoples

Official Languages committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. I am representing the Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones today as its President. I am also President of Prince Edward Island's Commission scolaire de langue française. I am here with our federation's Execut