As this is the second round of questions, I will attempt to move things along quickly, because several questions have been raised.
To begin with, I would like to address the issue of consultation. I know that there have been cuts and that the Court Challenges Program was shelved without any consultation. That is what you've told us this afternoon.
I believe that governments always have one fear. I worked in the community field for many years, and when the time came to announce cuts to the Department of Health and Social Services, we took action and were given a cheque. When cuts are involved, the impression is that government representatives hide and are afraid to meet us, which often gives the impression that they have been cutting in the wrong places.
When there is a budget deficit—which is not the case at the federal level, I feel—people can be consulted to determine where the cuts can be made. With respect to the francophone communities, how would you approach such consultations and a way of evaluating priorities, which has not yet been done? I think that you have said that you have infrastructures. I would still like to hear your comments on this subject.
Second, do you feel that you are receiving your share of the budget at the moment with respect to local and community economic development in the francophone communities of New Brunswick? Are there any projects you put forward that were affected by administrative delays, and that are at a standstill or not going anywhere?
Third, in health, there is often discussion of the level of education, and low incomes. I know that the francophone communities feel that they are losing vitality. If you consult certain statistics, it can often be seen that incomes are lower, etc. Is this reflected in the health problems of Acadians? Have ways been put forward to enable each individual to receive appropriate services in accordance with the reality of the communities?