The Canadian north really has its own challenges. In my former life, I was employed by a company that worked with the Nunavut government on its website. even though that territory has a very small population, that site is offered in four languages. That raises new challenges.
I would like to go back to the case of Nova Scotia. I've told the committee a number of times that I spoke French more often when I worked in Alberta in last year than in Toronto. And frankly that was because the majority of Francophones there came from Nova Scotia and the rural regions.
I find it very interesting that you spoke about research and innovation since I am the deputy critic for science and technology, which includes research, discovery and innovation. You said Industry Canada was previously involved in language programs, but no longer. In fact, you want that to include an economic component for sustainable rural development.
Could you elaborate on your thinking on that point? I would definitely be very interested in talking to you about it later to see what we can do in the long term.