Official Languages committee  Radio-Canada has been a partner of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario on a number of occasions. The hosts of the provincial programs are always in attendance at our annual meetings. Radio-Canada is a partner in the promotion of cultural activities in various places, whether it be in eastern Ontario or in Sudbury from its local station.

Official Languages committee  Radio-Canada is definitely an important partner for Ontario's francophone minority. We criticized the cutbacks, for example, when the Windsor station was closed. We would like it to come back because we need that picture. It's obviously essential for the community that Radio-Canada, which is an instrument at our federation's disposal, to be there to support a francophone presence with a local flavour.

Official Languages committee  Thank you. I'll begin and perhaps my colleague can continue. Having worked in education across the province, I can say that you are entirely right about Toronto. There is obviously a greater concentration of francophones in eastern Ontario today, which makes some things easier.

Official Languages committee  No. We entirely agree on the projects announced. They're part of the initiatives that contribute to the development of the francophone community. Those initiatives are definitely very much appreciated.

Official Languages committee  In my written remarks, we mentioned means of communication, government sites that would provide more information on contributions and emphasize improvements. There are tools of that kind. You should communicate in a targeted manner with the groups that represent the provinces and with other groups in order to increase our understanding of those things.

Official Languages committee  I know there have been increases, but I'm not aware of the most recent one.

Official Languages committee  Thank you for the question. I'll rephrase that. Incidentally, I would like to say that our new director general is the product of youth projects and activities, since he has emerged from that group of youths and has been involved from a very early age. We are particularly pleased with that.

Official Languages committee  All right, I'll remember that.

Official Languages committee  Sorry, I didn't hear your question.

Official Languages committee  Thanks, Alexis. The FESFO, which represents youth in Ontario, is a member of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario. We work closely together on various issues. The last health-related initiative was an awareness project called TonDoc. It's quite a tool. Young people can refer to it on all health-related matters.

Official Languages committee  Mr. Chairman, committee members, it's a pleasure for us to be here before you this morning. We have submitted a brief, but I'm going to paraphrase it because I would look like a parliamentarian if I read it all. First of all, I am here with one of the vice-presidents of the Assemblée de la francophonie, Gilles LeVasseur, who will be here to support me in answering your questions.