Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
My questions will be addressed to Mr. Bureaux, but before I ask them, I'd like to say that we're very grateful to you for being here and that we're taking a lot of notes. Everything raised here is very interesting and varied.
Mr. Bureaux, I really enjoyed your presentation, which focused on the importance of the colleges you represent. In Quebec, the CEGEP system is very different. I also liked the fact that the institutions you represent are close to the people. Often, the first generations to access post-secondary education go through your institutions. There's also a whole network between the technical needs of certain industries and the training you offer.
Can you briefly explain again how the federal government can better recognize and support colleges?