Official Languages committee  In terms of the number of bilingual people, I don't have an answer to that. I know there are bilingual health care professionals and other professionals who are either Francophone or speak French but who will not want to be identified. Perhaps it's the ministry they work for that will not let them identify themselves.

Official Languages committee  With respect to domestic violence, it would be services in French, services provided by police officers and assistance for victims. Right now, there is a Francophone woman who works at the transition house for women. That organization has been putting a lot of pressure on governments, which has meant that there are now services in French.

Official Languages committee  I didn't have time to study it in detail, but I believe it's fairly-- Actually, I was really surprised, because last year, there was a basic fund available to support the women of Canada. I don't remember what it's called.

Official Languages committee  It was becoming increasingly vague. The deadline for filing an application was no longer indicated. Then, last Friday, much to my surprise, I received an e-mail saying that there is a new funding program, called Blueprint Projects, which is intended to support programs that are already in place.

Official Languages committee  We did for a long time. Les EssentiElles had a program called “Vieillir en santé” for a number of years. Last year, a new program was introduced, called “Le regroupement Franco50”. It is intended to bring together people—not seniors, because you're not a senior at the age of 50—who are 50 years and over in Yukon.

Official Languages committee  No. We organize specific activities that address them more directly. I know we have established a partnership with the Catholic committee under a program called “Scrapbookez votre vie”. So, we try to attract older women and bring them together. That is done in collaboration with the Comité catholique.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  Yes, and that's what the families are telling us. There is nothing else out there for them. There are no other activities in French. They can participate in Anglophone programs, but if they want to continue to pass on their language, that becomes difficult, even more so if the spouse is English-speaking.

Official Languages committee  There is one Francophone day-care centre, but it is not currently offering activities that involve both parents and children.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  There was a baby boom last year. Between the months of September and December, I believe some 25 Francophone women gave birth. In the general population, there is a baby boom in Yukon this year. Right now, all the spots in the day care are taken.

Official Languages committee  Yes. It's good news for the school board, because it means more and more students will be attending the French schools.

Official Languages committee  Yes, absolutely. She is victimized again because she has to explain what happened, it's complicated, and they don't understand her.

Official Languages committee  We receive $46,700.

Official Languages committee  That covers operating costs, because $40,000 doesn't take you very far. Much of it is my salary. We also try to organize activities in French and take part in meetings such as this one, today.