I call to order the 16th meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
This morning, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3), we continue our study of immigration as a development tool in official language minority communities.
We have as witnesses members of the Government of Manitoba.
I would first like to welcome Mr. Ben Rempel, who is the assistant deputy minister, immigration division, Department of Labour and Immigration. As well, we have with us Mr. Colin Lemoine, policy and program analyst, immigration division, Department of Labour and Immigration.
Welcome to our committee.
Also with us are representatives of the Government of Nova Scotia. We have the director general of the Office of Immigration, Ms. Elizabeth Mills, and Ms. Joëlle Désy, who is an officer with the Nominee Program of Nova Scotia, also with the Office of Immigration. Welcome to our committee, ladies.
Without further ado, I invite the representatives of the Government of Manitoba to make their opening statement. They will be followed by representatives of the Nova Scotia government. We will then hear questions from members. Thank you.