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The Minister Replies

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Dear rs. Gibson:

It was indeed a pleasure to meet you and your represen-
tatives of the Canadian Parents for French.

I trust our discussion has identified mutual concerns as
well as our Ministry's interest in continuing to assist
in the development and implementation of French Immersion
programs in British Columbia.

The brief submitted by the Canadian Parents for French
includes many elements, some under local school district
jurisdiction and others under out Ministry's responsibility.
We will give each of your recommendations careful con-
sideration.

It is quite true that there is a "growing interest in the
French language in British Columbia" and as indicated in
your brief, this will.ensure a wider understanding of
Canada as a partnership of two language communities.

Thank you and congratulations on the initiative, time and
effort you have devoted to the formulation. and Presentation ;
oF a raly excellent brief. ete

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. Yours sincerely, .

i ae ,
Brian R.D. Smith
Minister

Executive Profile

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married to Eugenes

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