Thank you for your question, Mr. Blaney. It's very germane. Not only did I have some related discussions today, but I have also had ongoing conversations with members of the community for months. I have been in contact with a number of stakeholders. I have spoken to faculty union representatives, students and members of the francophone community, as well as people such as Ronald Caza, who is directly involved in the University of Sudbury case, and Dyane Adam, who oversees the Université de l'Ontario français.
At this stage, two considerations are key. First, an interim solution has to be found to address the programming that has been cut and sent outside northern Ontario, including the midwifery program that was available in French. Second, a long-term solution has to be found, one that is developed by, for and with francophones.
The solution has to come from the community, and that means people really have to communicate. Once the community brings forward its solution, people know the money will be on the table. The solution may involve the University of Sudbury or a partnership between the University of Sudbury and the network established through the Université de l'Ontario français. Meanwhile, if they need money to move the plan along, we can help them.
That is what we are suggesting, but we have to work with the Government of Ontario, because the creation of a university is governed by Ontario legislation. My counterparts Ross Romano and Caroline Mulroney have to sign off on the project, not only jurisdictionally, but also financially.