Thank you for your question. As I stated previously, I am currently travelling throughout the country. I thought, as the new Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, that it was important to consult and to travel in order to meet these communities and hear what they have to say. I met several times with the President of the FCFA, Mr. Rioux, as you know. We have had some excellent exchanges. My travels are not yet over, and I will be assessing the requests that communities are making to us. I am very aware that the previous government made cuts in these communities. It is certainly the intention of this government to collaborate with these communities and with our various partners in Canada.
On June 8th, 2006. See this statement in context.