I think that when Ms. Brisebois talks about cuts, she is referring mainly to cuts to this year's programs. Canadian Heritage nevertheless has a rather limited budget to support organizations. The number of organizations in Ontario alone is increasing, but the pie is still the same size. To ensure that francophone organizations and associations receive some funding, the amount allocated to each of the organizations is being reduced so that everyone gets a little. The organizations then have trouble not only living, but surviving.
On December 12th, 2006. See this statement in context.