As you know, and as we indicated earlier, we already have two targets: one of 4% and the other 4.4%. We have indeed received a suggestion from the provinces and territories that they be increased or that another target be set. However, I am not sure establishing another target is the most productive option to consider.
We are busy creating tools. We are taking action to achieve results. We know the current targets are major challenges. Our minister has moreover acknowledged that the targets are a challenge. Rather than set a new target, we are focusing our energies on delivering programs, and I would like to provide some additional information on that subject. Mr. Chair, with your permission, I would like to react to a question that was asked earlier.
We have conducted audits, and the budget cuts to Destination Canada were made in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. A great deal of attention has been focused on this initiative, which is being masterfully carried out by our colleagues in Paris. However, we must be aware that, in addition to Destination Canada, which is essentially a major job fair, our Paris colleagues also organize webinars and information sessions. It is important to consider that the same Paris colleagues—and this is not well known—have organized 75 information sessions in Europe, in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain. They have met 4,100 persons, potential clients, to make them aware of the possibility of immigrating to the francophone minority communities.