Thank you Mr. Chairman.
I represent a large riding in northern Ontario. ACFO is a good representative of the francophones in my region. I imagine that the same would apply to other provincial organizations, in other words, each provincial organization represents a number of small local associations. The local associations must prepare the applications for the renewal of agreements, etc. Because of staff shortages, I imagine that it is no easy task to renew agreements, make applications, while at the same time doing whatever it takes to support the community. There is a lot of red tape for small local organizations to deal with.
I would like to hear your comments on the number of people that you need in order to satisfy all of the government's requirements.