Thank you for your constructive question, Mr. Eyolfson.
In Quebec, of course, it's possible to carry out research in French. However, even during our consultations, young researchers in particular and students told us that this posed some major dilemmas. Once they reach the doctoral level, they must decide whether to write their theses in English or French. We can see this clearly now in Quebec. It's in our report. A significant percentage of students write their theses in English. This is the case even in Quebec, so imagine the situation outside Quebec. The SARF has helped researchers and is now helping students applying for scholarships to prepare their applications in French.
In our report, we recommend providing long‑term support for the Côte à côte program designed for students at universities in the Canadian francophonie. It's with the Université de Montréal. Students can come spend a certain number of weeks in Quebec to gain experience in an academic setting—an enriching educational experience—and also to work in community settings. That's one example.
There's also Acfas's research mobility program. This program is available in only three provinces. We would like—