As I understand it, Mr. Marshall, the federal government is not even complying with its own legislation, the Official Languages Act, which requires it to communicate in both official languages.
I hope you can pass on my message to the scientific community within the government itself. I hope you can influence public policy through your advice and enable communication in both official languages.
Quebec's chief science advisor, Rémi Quirion, came to talk to us about some of the programs like the engage program, from the Quebec government, which allows for the citizen science initiative. It is possible to get financial support and access to programs to support citizen science efforts.
Is there anything similar in your department?