I will continue quickly, if I may.
These examples of major cuts to programs deemed essential for the vitality of minority official language communities are causing considerable concern to the Conseil économique about the future of the RDÉE.
The objective of Service Canada's Enabling Fund, under which the RDÉE is financed, is to fund the development and growth of official language minority communities by capacity-building in human resources and community economic development.
To conclude, the vitality of minority official language communities requires programs that contribute to the growth and development of these communities. We are convinced that it is not too late for the government to change its mind, and to reverse its decision to cut and eliminate certain programs. We are equally convinced that we need to work even harder to protect these programs.