Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this 14th meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
This morning, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3), we have our study of immigration as a development tool in official language minority communities.
We have the pleasure to receive three witnesses. I think at this very moment the third witness is coming along. As they are seated, I'll take this moment to introduce you to the first witnesses we have this morning. We've had them here recently and they're back with us this morning.
We have with us Ms. Suzanne Bossé, the director general of the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada.
Welcome back.
This morning, she is with Sylvie Moreau, acting assistant director, immigration.
Bienvenue, madame Moreau.
We also have with us Mr. Robert Donnelly of the Quebec Community Groups Network.
Welcome back.
You thought you were done with us, but it ain't over till it's over, like hockey, right?
Also here this morning is Ms. Michelle Dupuis, director of Community Support and Network Development. She is here specially to discuss the subject before us.
We are also hearing from Ms. Sylvia Martin-Laforge, director general.
Welcome, Ms. Martin-Laforge.
Just arrived from Manitoba, we have the representatives of the Société franco-manitobaine. Welcome to you. You will have the time to settle in, since we'll be hearing the addresses from the other witnesses first.
Ms. Bintou Sacko, Francophone Hospitality manager, and Mr. Ibrahima Diallo, chairman of the board, welcome to you too.
Without further ado, we'll hear from the representative of the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada.