Yes, because it's important to understand that there are a lot of differences between French as a second language, immersion French and French as a first language. In Canada, we have trouble explaining that. Imagine what it means to explain that to someone who comes from another country. We need good intake, integration and ongoing support for family literacy, even before primary school. It is important for these people to receive the same service.
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