I call the meeting back to order.
Today, the committee is meeting on its study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the government's ability to deliver information in both official languages.
I am now speaking to the witnesses. Before you take the floor, make sure to unmute your microphone. If a question is addressed to you, you don't have to wait for me to give you the floor. You can go ahead right away.
I remind everyone that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
You have access to interpretation services, and you can choose between the floor, English or French.
I also ask that you speak slowly and clearly. When you are not speaking, your microphone should be on mute.
So I officially welcome you to the standing committee on official languages. Each group will have seven and a half minutes for its opening remarks, which will be followed by a period of questions by members. I will let you know when you have a minute left and when your time is up.
Let's give a warm welcome this afternoon to Alex Silas, Regional Executive Vice–President, National Capital Region, and Chantal Fortin, Alternate Regional Executive Vice–President, National Capital Region, both from the Public Service Alliance of Canada, and Louise Imbeault, President of the Société nationale de l'Acadie.
I must inform you that, during this hour of discussion, we may stop if the bells ring to indicate that it is time to vote.
I would ask the representatives of the Public Service Alliance of Canada to make their presentation.
Go ahead for seven and a half minutes.