Thank you very much for your efforts. They have certainly stimulated and fuelled our discussions in Ottawa. Your work is very important.
My next question is for all the witnesses.
Are you aware that the federal government established a new Canada-wide multilateral agreement and is in the process of signing bilateral agreements with the provinces on early childhood development?
In fact, it is the first time in Canadian history that a provision for francophones has been included. It means that provincial governments other than Quebec's can no longer disregard French-language day care and early childhood education in minority communities. I don't think British Columbia has signed the agreement yet, but I do know that five or six provinces have. It's a major step.
Would anyone like to comment quickly on that?