Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to turn to the officials from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration. Perhaps Mr. Somogyvari can answer my question.
Let's look at some statistics, specifically with regard to applications for study permits at Quebec's French-language universities. In 2015, the refusal rate for study permits at Quebec universities was around 30%. Today, it's 52% for francophone universities, compared to 33% elsewhere in Canada. There is a 20% gap between Quebec and the rest of Canada.
For Quebec universities in the regions, the refusal rate is between 60% and 80%, depending on the country of origin of applicants. As for English-language universities in Quebec, McGill University has a rate of only 9%, versus 23% at Concordia University and 27% at Bishop's University.
At Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, the refusal rate is 75%. In the field of vocational training, it can be as high as 95% for foreign students that are not from France.
Can you reassure me and say that there is no deliberate discrimination against Quebec or French-speaking countries in the case processing measures announced?