Official Languages committee  The bilateral agreement focuses particular attention on the shortage of early childhood educators, and that is essential. That is one of the things we lack. However, it does not mention capital assets and infrastructure. Nor does it plan for the creation of new spaces for francop

Official Languages committee  The francophone community is dispersed; there is no real concentration in specific regions. Francophones are present throughout the province.

Official Languages committee  Yes, Victoria and Vancouver.

Official Languages committee  Fifty per cent.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  The Official Languages Act needs to be changed. We need to put something permanent in that act so that we can get certain things back. We also need capital assets.

Official Languages committee  The one that relates to capital assets.

Official Languages committee  Yes. That is in the study we released today. In fact, we went to court.

Official Languages committee  The agreement with our province was actually signed last week. It's a nice agreement, but we are concerned that the consultations may not have been adequate. That's what we are calling on you to address. What's more, transparency is lacking. We'd like a modernized act to include

Official Languages committee  It does not provide any set amounts.

Official Languages committee  Mr. Chair and dear MPs, on behalf of the Fédération des parents francophones de Colombie-Britannique, thank you for coming here to study access to early childhood services in French. It am very pleased to be here today and to talk to you about this subject, which is so dear to my