Official Languages committee  A very large proportion of francophones are immigrants.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  In fact, we are already seeing that the policy is bearing fruit. Alberta's French Policy was adopted by the Alberta government in June 2017.

Official Languages committee  It's completely new. However, in my opinion, its implementation depends on the Alberta government's good faith. It does not create an obligation as such. Instead, it is a policy that encourages all departments to develop French-language services that do not entail additional cost

Official Languages committee  My understanding is that there is a federal envelope. However, it already exists. In order for Alberta to obtain funding, we must essentially take money from other provinces. So there is a need—

Official Languages committee  My understanding is that there is a fixed budget envelope for provinces that provide services in French. Alberta has just adopted a francophonie policy, and the budget envelope has not increased. So if Alberta is going to get funding, it will do so to the detriment of the other p

Official Languages committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I must thank you for your visit to the west, and particularly to Alberta, so that you can meet with our communities. I also must thank you for inviting us to testify as part of your study on access to early childhood services in the minority language. My n