We understand perfectly, Ms. Reinsborough: It is important to maintain one's independence.
You work in the region of the Ottawa River, which means you also work in Ontario. The region is bilingual, and by bilingual I mean French and English. You receive federal funding. I would like to know if you produce your communications and reports and carry out your information and public awareness activities in both official languages and, if that is the case, if this is a requirement attached to the federal funding.