No. A number of precedents can be found. In fact, the federal government often provides transfers to support post-secondary institutions through official languages education programs. The problem with those transfers is that the provinces are under no obligation to account for their use of the money.
You make an interesting point. This is going to open a Pandora's box, but perhaps the bilateral agreements should require some accountability on the part of the provinces. They are receiving money at the communities' expense, but not providing them with consistent support. The provinces pass the buck to the federal government when it comes to official languages. We are being consigned to oblivion, with no opportunity to have a say or exert influence.
It all comes down to the bilateral agreements between the Government of Canada and the communities. At this stage in the game, there's no need to reinvent the wheel and do things differently. There's no need to invest directly in these institutions, which are public institutions. There's no need to establish solid agreements that require the provinces to answer to Canadians, in other words, the Canadian government at the end of the day. I think it's time to introduce regulations compelling everyone to handle public funds with respect.