Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for being here today, Minister.
I would like to start with a question that I've previously asked you in the House. It concerns the fact that it is increasingly difficult for Quebec immigration lawyers to speak French before the Immigration and Refugee Board. That state of affairs has been reported to you. Recently, there were two cases in which the board member simply refused to use French as a procedural language. And yet, according to IRB regulations, it is possible to proceed in French provided you make a request five days in advance. The Official Languages Act also provides that it is possible to use French in the courts in Canada.
When I asked you the question in the House, you answered that you were going to consult your officials and give me an answer. I would therefore like to know your answer on this subject.