Official Languages committee  I can answer the question. The data used is from the census, but my statistics preserve anonymity. For the list of businesses, I refer to my colleagues at Statistics Canada. It is really the 2017 Census database that my Deputy Minister discussed today.

Official Languages committee  Good afternoon. As my Assistant Deputy Minister said, one of the important jobs we do when it comes to rural areas involves data, the statistics. The goal is to have a better understanding of the needs of OLMCs in rural areas, from an economic point of view, but possibly also in terms of infrastructure.

Official Languages committee  To answer your question, I think we would have to consult our colleagues in the research sector. We will then be able to provide you with an answer.