We have met with department officials several times to talk about the different models that could be used to get RESDAC on track again. One of the things we have talked a lot about is trying to ensure that we are well in tune with the priorities of various departments, such as Canadian Heritage and Employment and Social Development Canada.
By the way, when we meet with officials from Employment and Social Development Canada, we insist that the officials from the Department of Canadian Heritage also participate in the talks, because that department is responsible for the roadmap.
For a year or a year and a half now, we have worked very hard to address the collective impact. This includes theories and change models. Since our organization is a member of RESDAC, we have asked ourselves a lot of questions on how we want to evolve in the future. As a result, we are looking at various solutions, such as establishing a consortium of service providers. This idea is on the table, but will it be adopted? I can’t guarantee that, but it is one idea among others, and it is very appealing, because the models are there.
We are also looking into best practices in federally funded organizations. For example, there are organizations in high-school education that have formed a consortium. So we are looking to see whether it might be possible, with regard to literacy and essential skills, to implement a similar model, and tailor it to the realities of francophone communities.
We are having talks about that with the department.