Thank you for your question.
I have lived in British Columbia for 25 years, and, no, it's not normal to have to wait that long. For example, we lost some employment services. It's unacceptable that we had to wait 11 years to try a case.
I worked for La Boussole community centre, which has shut down. It provided employment services and specifically dealt with the problems of homeless persons. So the most vulnerable francophones are being attacked.
Consequently, it's essential that the future act that you adopt truly include clear positive measures and a redefined part VII. I'm not a lawyer, but we lack services here on a daily basis [Technical difficulty—Editor] are synonymous with a loss of services related to both employment and homelessness projects.
I think it's essential that part VII be clearly redefined and the act strengthened so we don't have to go to court over every aspect of our lives in British Columbia.
Thank you.