Thank you, Madam Chair.
Madam Minister, as you know, the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act and the 150th anniversary of Canada are getting on. We could be very bold. You probably are for some things, based on what you say.
Personally, I have other bold ideas. I'll propose them to you, and I would like to hear your comments.
You will surely table a budget of $1 billion or more, or at least I hope so. Don't you think it would be nice to send money directly to the groups? Every time I meet with them, what they ask for first is that the money not go through the departments, where three-quarters of the money is ultimately lost.
Don't you think that some of the money could be sent directly to the communities that need it? I think it would make them more responsible if we let them manage their own expenses. What do you think?