Minister, when I heard your speech, I wondered whether you had been informed of the agenda, which concerned the delays. You talked to us about the Olympics and new programs.
Talking about the Olympics, I'm going to take this opportunity. You said that Mr. Fraser was quite pleased with the funding received in September. He told us that as well here.
However, we're talking about delays, and this is a good example of a delay. Mr. Fraser is pleased with the amount received, yes, but he requested additional funding in his January report. This is another example of Canadian Heritage's slow pace. I'm pleased you mentioned it.
I congratulate you for taking part in round tables. You're the first minister to do so. On October 1, Marie-France Kenny, president of the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada, appeared before the committee. She said that the organizations receiving funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage could not carry out their missions and that the government was therefore unable to meet its obligations toward francophone citizens.
I'd like to have your comments on that.