Thank you very much for that question, Ms. Ashton. In many respects, it's related to the one you asked Ms. Chouinard.
Part VII is clear. The term "positive measures" is clear and means any measure that can enhance the vitality of the linguistic minorities. Part VII must also be viewed in light of an objective to assist the minority communities, particularly those in the Canadian francophonie. The aim is to establish institutions and services that are managed by and for francophones. I think that's the measure that must be used to determine precisely whether the objective is achieved. So if you entered into agreements with institutions, universities and communities to provide services managed by and for francophones, that would really be very good.
Regulations will have to be made once the bill passes. As regards language clauses, I think that the ministers who negotiate agreements with the provinces should be instructed to ensure that they contain those clauses. Very specific instructions will have to come from the Office of the Prime Minister.
As for the action plan, support for the development of community institutions is one element that clearly emerged from the consultations. I've taken part in some consultations, and there will be more of them. The communities have a very clear idea of what they want in the way of services by and for the communities, and they must be trusted.
We've discussed student mobility scholarship programs, national student scholarship programs, international student scholarship programs and so on. The list is very long and the needs are enormous. It will be possible to take the next step once the bill is passed.