Francis Drouin at the Official Languages Committee

On December 11th, 2023. See this statement in context.

December 11th, 2023 / 12:20 p.m.

Liberal

Francis Drouin Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.

I would like to thank the witnesses, who are with us by videoconference.

I have a question to try to understand the ecosystem of francophone communities in Alberta.

You referred to the Economic Development Initiative, or EDI. The Conseil de développement économique de l'Alberta is now involved in implementing this program for the Prairies region.

In Ontario, we have “sociétés d'aide au développement des collectivités“ or SADCs—that is, Community Futures Development Corporations. Is it the same in Alberta? Are there SADCs in that province that are more attuned to the reality of francophone minority communities?

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