Order, please. We are going to start the meeting. First, I would like to welcome our witnesses.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are conducting a study on the federal government's support for postsecondary institutions and their efforts in promoting bilingualism in Canada.
Today we have Mr. André Dulude, Vice-President for National Affairs, from the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, and Mr. Luc Rainville, Coordinator of the Office of the President and Senior Advisor, Francophonie Affairs at that same association. Then we will hear from Ms. Marielle Poirier, member of the board of directors of the Fédération des cégeps.
We give you about 10 minutes to present your proposals. Then there will be a period of questions and answers concerning this study.
Mr. Dulude.