We think it's relevant to have that kind of follow-up. The fact that the capstone organization hasn't been created yet allows us to include indicators on scientific life in French and obligations through the capstone organization's internal committee, whose mandate would be to monitor investments in science in French and in the promotion and development of scientific life in French. I would remind you that 23% of Canada's population is French-speaking. However, scientific life in French is not at the same level as that of anglophones. That balance doesn't currently exist.
The opportunities for a young person to access knowledge written in French have been reduced to very little. The ability to translate research findings to make them accessible, both for students in courses and for public decision-makers in the state or hospitals, is a challenge. The most conclusive research results are used essentially in anglophone communities around the world, and they're produced by people who have another mother tongue. It's not just a francophone language issue, but in this country, it's a matter of identity.
Earlier, Ms. DeRidder said that it was necessary to attract talent. I agree with her. However, talent must be not only high-quality talent that meets the needs of Canadian industries, but also talent that respects Canadian values and identity. Yet, what's missing when recruiting foreign talent is just that. Who are they recruiting? Are we undermining science in French in what we're doing, or are we going to support it in all the decisions we're going to make about science and technology?