Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I also thank the witnesses for their testimony.
Ms. Kenny, I want to thank you for your work and for having shared your personal points of view with us today. I wish you all possible success in your future projects.
Our government has committed to promoting francophone immigration through its permanent immigration programs in Canada. Last year, we welcomed approximately 1,500 francophone immigrants outside Quebec thanks to our economic programs for permanent immigration. Through the Roadmap for Canada's Official Languages 2013-2018, which has education, immigration and communities components, we will invest $29.4 million to support immigration to minority communities. In total, $149.5 million will be allocated over five years for official language initiatives.
Could you share with us the experience your organization and the City of Moncton has had, as well as that of your partner organizations, in obtaining funds through the roadmap, and the importance of that financial help for the community in general?
Mr. Sigouin, you could begin, if you wish.