That program supported researchers so that they could submit applications in French. It also ensured that the assessment process took into consideration the communities' challenges. However, the program was eliminated.
Since then, as you said, researchers have been choosing to submit their applications in English since the assessment is conducted by their peers and it is not always conducted by people who understand the communities' challenges.
We have small communities, and it is more difficult for us to seek support. We cannot do things the same way they are done in a large majority community.
Incidentally, the result is that most research is conducted in Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick. Research is not being done in the other provinces because they are being told that they do not have the numbers. There is one research group that obtained funding, but usually when funding is allocated, it is only in small amounts.