To be sure, if the francophone community had been consulted about the literacy cuts, it would have said no. As Mr. Godin said, 64% of the francophone community is illiterate. But what is more worrisome still is that of this percentage, 40% are 40 years of age and under. We are therefore speaking about parents, adults who work on an everyday basis. These are parents who cannot help their children do their homework or educate them as they ought to be educated.
The situation is indeed very worrisome. We are very concerned, and I find it unfortunate that the Fédération d’alphabétisation du Nouveau-Brunswick is not here today, because it could have been very vocal. Unfortunately, this group will disappear because it has been deeply affected by the cuts. The group will disappear within a few months.