Official Languages committee  I am not sure. As for infrastructure programs, I don't think they have been implemented yet. So we are waiting for them, and the community is calling for them. We have asked that a community centre and a health centre be established in Calgary. We are waiting and we have been lo

Official Languages committee  I don't have the exact figures, but in Alberta, I think the retention rate is 90%. We are happy because very few people leave despite Alberta's current economic context. We continue to receive clients. We have reached our targets, and no drop has been noted. Those who are there

Official Languages committee  The political will must be there. I am happy that you are asking me the question as a member, as you will be the ones doing the work.

Official Languages committee  You have the power to influence departments' decisions to help them reach the objectives. I manage projects. When I apply for funding, I am provided with objectives. If I don't reach those objectives, I am penalized. There are no penalties in this case, and that is why the situat

Official Languages committee  Are you talking about government representatives?

Official Languages committee  Yes, I know some of them.

Official Languages committee  I think so, but it's just a matter of seeing the results of their work.

Official Languages committee  Thank you for the question. In terms of funding, I will give you two examples. The first is an organization in the Fort McMurray area, which was providing employability services to francophones. Its funding has been cut and the money directed to anglophone organizations. That Fr

Official Languages committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, committee members. This isn't an easy topic, but you have the text and you can refer to it. I would first like to thank you for inviting the Centre d'accueil et d'établissement du Nord de l'Alberta, of which I have been the director for 13 year