First, Mr. Housefather, I must thank you for your comment on the quality of my French. Support from my colleagues in the House of Commons is important to me.
On the specific issue of immigration levels, the situation in Quebec is very different from the situation outside of Quebec. We have an accord with the province of Quebec, which grants Quebec the power to select all its economic immigrants, in addition to allowing it to determine its overall immigration levels.
The situation outside Quebec is very different. The federal government sets immigration levels in its annual plan and proposes strategies to protect the demographic weight of francophones.
Last year was the first time in 20 years that a government reached the 4.4% target. I think that we can go even higher. It's essential to promote the French language and culture and protect the demographic weight of francophones.
Perhaps I need to improve the quality of my French, but I understand the importance of protecting the demographic weight of francophones, be it in Quebec or outside Quebec.
However, according to the accord with the Quebec government, it's Quebec's decision to make.