Thank you, Madam Chair.
I would like to ask Mr. Chevarie my first question.
In budget 2025, the federal government introduced a new initiative: Over the next two years, we will provide permanent status to 3,300 workers in rural areas who have already applied for permanent residence. Can you tell this committee how this measure will support rural economies, such as that of your riding, to ensure that businesses can keep running and growing opportunities for local communities?