Official Languages committee  There are 250 spots out of 1,400 in child care that have been reserved for francophones. But, I think we need to provide some context. Since we, francophones, had major catch-up to do, the shortage we had to deal with was greater than that of anglophones. This is what the centralized waiting list indicated.

Official Languages committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Dominique Arbez. I am a professor and the coordinator of the Early Childhood Education program. Personnel training is a key element to ensure the quality of early childhood services. In Manitoba, The Community Child Care Standards Act requires a ratio of trained personnel.