I just have a quick comment.
I live in a francophone community, and I have dealt with this issue. I work with many organizations facing the same challenge. Oftentimes, our bilingual employees are the product of immersion programs, which are extremely successful. Bridging the gap between the end of those programs and the job market can be difficult. Where can someone use their French skills in British Columbia, for example? We support initiatives like French for the future, which target this very thing.
It's worth the effort. If I can leave you with one message, it is to continue supporting forums that bring together the business community and bilingual and French-language education stakeholders—whether they represent francophone or immersion programs. These forums provide opportunities for the two to connect and plan for the future. People need to be told that it still makes sense to pursue a French-language education in British Columbia because jobs are available for them.