Yes, I want to ensure that the department and the work we do regarding cultural and arts policies, and the programs we institute, are going to meet the specific needs of the francophone artistic and cultural communities.
I also want to make sure that within our programs and policies the different realities are recognized. As many of you will recall, in the report we did in the last session on feature films, there was a great discrepancy between the success of Quebec and the French-language films versus the English-language films. I think the thing is that, in one way, to applaud Quebec for the success its films have had does not mean that further support and further promotion of Quebec film should be abandoned. I think a greater success is always welcomed, and greater support is also welcomed. But they have to be addressed in two different ways, and maybe some different programs, because one program may not be appropriate for the other community.
That is why it was very important for us to establish the francophone secretariat. In order to make sure that it's going to be effective and undertake the appropriate work we would like it to do, I've held three round tables. I've met with over 50 organizations in Quebec and I've asked them to work with me so that we get input from them as to where and how the francophone secretariat could work effectively in their interests.