Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am very happy that you are here with us this morning.
I have some brief questions to ask, of course, Mr. Chairman, and I will begin with Mr. Dorge.
First, I find it important that you were able to speak to us in French and to tell us about the Franco-Manitoban community. I feared that the Franco-Manitoban community would testify about its problems here today. As you know, I am particularly attached to francophones outside Quebec.
I would like to know how many French-speakers there are here in Manitoba. Would you have an approximate figure?