I find what has been going on from the beginning to be appalling, and I told VANOC so. I have major concerns for the future. I do not think that they will be able to change the signage around the skating rink in nine months. You are a non-profit organization but they are paid to take care of things.
I would like to quote from the first paragraph of rule 24 of the Olympic Charter:
English and French are the two official languages of the IOC.
Why should we have to fight for this? Why do we always have to be an afterthought? Why should francophones in New Brunswick and across Canada have to beg for their rightful place? It is shocking and insulting. I hope you will continue to apply pressure for things to improve.
Have you also called upon francophone groups in Quebec? There are many francophone artists in Quebec who can put on shows. It would be very interesting for them. We have a lot of culture, as you know.
Have you called on groups who could support you further so that French can really be a part of the Olympic Games?