Official Languages committee  I will restrain myself.

Official Languages committee  With regard to the CNFS, there are some things happening in Quebec concerning the training of doctors, in cooperation with the Université de Sherbrooke. Often, when we have shortages or problems with equipment, we create our own ties to some CEGEPs, be they in Sainte-Foy, Quebec

Official Languages committee  The CNFS is in favour of retaining people in areas outside Quebec.

Official Languages committee  It would be easier, but much is done to ensure that this does not happen to those enrolled in the CNFS.

Official Languages committee  No. The universities offer all the medical programs, for example, at the University of Ottawa and at Laurentian University. There are nursing programs. Linda.

Official Languages committee  Absolutely, the CNFS program is funded by Health Canada.

Official Languages committee  The project is due to end in two years. The CNFS is already in the process of developing a renewal submission for 2008. We are working closely with Health Canada officials. Mr. Clement's Francophone Advisory Committee is very familiar with the CNFS issue. If you want to help us,

Official Languages committee  That, by the way, is a mannequin, not a baby.

Official Languages committee  Health care training is very expensive. What are the challenges? The greatest challenge is recruitment and making sure the students succeed. Remote areas are undergoing a decrease in population. We often carry out recruitment activities, and the CNFS consortium is trying to find

Official Languages committee  We thought we'd make the presentation a bit livelier and more interesting than ordinary, but you can follow along with the photocopies. If you will, I will now begin. First, I would like to thank you for inviting us to speak about an issue that is very dear to us, ie, French la