Official Languages committee  We at the Réseau santé en français de la Saskatchewan are not funded by Canadian Heritage. The 20% increase does not affect us. We are funded by Health Canada through the Société santé en français. Regarding the new action plan, as it relates to our basic operations, the amounts

Official Languages committee  On health, I think I would go back to what Ms. Leis previously said. Where federal funding is allocated to mental health or home care, for example, the act should require that provisions be included in those agreements compelling the provinces and territories to consult francoph

Official Languages committee  That's true, but I assure you the provinces don't do it that much. The idea is to provide services to francophones and to take the minority into account.

Official Languages committee  Our fundamental priority is that the act become prescriptive and not remain merely an encouraging pat on the back. I'm thinking in particular of Canadian Heritage's role, which is currently limited to creating awareness, to prodding ministers who are making little effort.

Official Languages committee  Apart from federal-provincial agreements, I also want to talk about the whole interdepartmental component and Canadian Heritage's role in that regard. The other departments must understand their responsibilities, and I'm talking here about all departments, not just a few.