What then is the Roadmap's actual impact on Saskatchewan's francophone community? Our evaluation will be based on two major priorities: first, a plan for society the purpose of which is to build a strong, unified and innovative Saskatchewan francophone community that contributes to the fibre of Saskatchewan and Canadian society; and, second, a long-term strategic investment by the Government of Canada. That means funding that will ensure substantial multi-year support for a dynamic cultural-linguistic future for our community.
As regards the Canadian government's wish to balance its budget, how can we argue against virtue? It must be understood, however, that Saskatchewan's francophone community has been doing more than its share in this regard for over a decade.