We would obviously support a national standard on what constitutes adequate training for a language teacher. This touches on matters of federal and provincial jurisdiction. The federal government certainly has a role to play, not only when it comes to funding allocated to the provinces and school boards, but also when it comes to monitoring the funds provided to them to ensure that they are used effectively. That's not always the case, and we often hear about it. Better accountability methods are needed if funds are to have a real impact in the classroom.
