Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I extend a warm welcome to all our witnesses and a special welcome to the New Brunswickers. As a New Brunswicker myself, I have to extend a warm welcome.
I was happy to hear Mr. Nadeau mention Mr. Bernard Lord's name. As all New Brunswickers know, he was a very strong promoter of the francophone and Acadian culture. He did a lot in that area.
As well, whether or not he promoted the five-year action plan that we're into now, our government is certainly happy to implement this. It's an historic road map that provides $1.1 billion, as we all know, towards the promotion and protection of both official languages in the communities. This is the most money ever dedicated for this purpose. New Brunswick was very fortunate in receiving more money than any other province, with $10 million going toward this.
The SANB has put in place a table over which it presides and is a key player on the issue of francophone immigration in New Brunswick. I applaud all of you for that. I've heard that while there has been perhaps a slow start with the present provincial government to get the issue off the ground, things have progressed a bit so far. I'm wondering if you could elaborate on some of the successes you have had and where things could be improved.