Official Languages committee  I would say the same thing. It's not that simple here in Alberta, especially since the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Francophonie was eliminated. That role was crucial to the rounds and discussions. So I absolutely agree with Mr. LeBlanc.

Official Languages committee  The short answer is yes, absolutely. Funding is critical for retention. On the other hand, I would also say that in Alberta, 43,000 students are enrolled in an immersion school and 122,000 are taking French as a second language courses. These are significant numbers. So the transition from high school to post-secondary is a really important issue.

Official Languages committee  The number of courses hasn't returned to what it was in 2020, but new programs have been added, such as a master's degree in education sciences and a doctorate in transdisciplinary studies. The number of courses has still not returned to what it was in 2020.

Official Languages committee  I would say pretty much the same thing. It's one of the tools available to post‑secondary institutions in minority communities, but it's not the only one. That said, it would be beneficial to their development. It's also essential to always listen to students and consult them.

Official Languages committee  You're talking about the ACFA initiative aimed at the provincial government and the University of Alberta. I'm not quite sure how to answer your question. Could you maybe rephrase it?

Official Languages committee  When it comes to investments, I think the student body would agree with that statement. However, I would also like to point out that, during that period, especially before the pandemic, this was a provincial-level situation. At that time, Campus Saint-Jean depended on federal funding to make ends meet.

Official Languages committee  I would say yes, to a certain extent, in terms of infrastructure. On that point, that's certainly true. Then again, I would say that there are still some challenges when it comes to Campus Saint-Jean and its students. Now let's talk about translation, for example. Since Faculté Saint-Jean is part of an English-speaking university, most services pertaining to student loans and top-up grants for both foreign and Canadian students are offered entirely in English.

Official Languages committee  I would say yes, to a certain extent. The provincial government recognizes its obligations and the role it must play in correcting the wrongs of the past, if I can put it in those terms. I would also say that the provincial government continues to be involved in consultations, in events to further enrich francophone culture, the French-speaking culture in Alberta, and enhance the vitality of the community.

Official Languages committee  That's an excellent question. I think that a number of factors come into play. First, all the faculties want to expand their infrastructure to accommodate a larger student population. Next, we have to find staff capable of teaching specialized subjects in French. That means we need funds to bring the staff we're looking for to Alberta.

Official Languages committee  I don't know the amount, but I would say that all the federal announcements I've attended concerned investments in infrastructure.

Official Languages committee  The Campus Saint-Jean report does not include these figures, because at the provincial level, the money is allocated to the institution. Since research funds are not distributed among faculties, I don't have the figures for Campus Saint-Jean.

Official Languages committee  I think Campus Saint-Jean is growing. Based on my experience in education, programs are being developed and the outcomes are positive. Some work still needs to be done in terms of program delivery. We have to make sure that more courses are offered in French so that international and Canadian students who speak French only can take most of their courses in French.

Official Languages committee  I'm sorry. Which programs are you referring to?

Official Languages committee  In terms of transfer payments, I'm not really in a position to answer that question. I don't know enough about it. However, I can say that the modernization of the Official Languages Act made reference to post-secondary education in its preamble. That's a major improvement. It will give post-secondary minority institutions, like the Faculté Saint-Jean, a little more flexibility.

Official Languages committee  That's a good question. In fact, the Faculté Saint-Jean is part of the University of Alberta. The mechanisms that it uses to fund its programs and develop its budget are provided by the University of Alberta. It's predetermined. I remember many discussions that I've had in the past about the mechanisms used.