Presented is the transcript (translated into English) of a round-table discussion on student assessment and program evaluation in French-language literacy education in Canada. Panelists are government officials and specialists in Canadian francophone literacy education from several provinces (Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick). Each briefly outlines the current situation of student assessment in his province, and offers perspectives on what should be evaluated and how the assessment reflects the learner's intentions in gaining literacy, whether for occupational or personal reasons. The role of francophone community colleges in francophone education in New Brunswick is noted. It is also suggested that funding cuts may threaten literacy education for personal satisfaction by limiting services to only those needing training for occupational purposes. Concern is expressed that student and program evaluation may tend to affect funding, with the effect of limiting access to instruction. Several related issues are touched upon, including the role of public schools in adult literacy education, the role of volunteer and community literacy programs, and accreditation of literacy teacher training. Implications for public educational policy concerning literacy and literacy education are discussed. (MSE) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)