Thank you, Madam Chair.
I find it quite interesting to be at the committee this morning.
My first question is for Mr. Brown Mastropaolo.
Mr. Brown Mastropaolo, you said in your introduction that countries of origin influence the decision. My question will be very clear. The country of origin may have its influence, but is there another criterion that influences the decision? Is language a factor that delays the processing of applications? If so, on the one hand, this would have economic repercussions. Indeed, Mr. Davidson from Universities Canada mentioned the economic impact on that side. On the other hand, we are interested in fostering the development of the French language in Canada, so there would be consequences on that front as well.