The committee is resuming.
Today, the committee is meeting on its study of the government measures to protect and promote French in Quebec and in Canada.
I'll remind you that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the chair.
Interpretation is provided.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses, who will begin our discussions with seven and a half minutes of opening remarks, followed by rounds of questions.
This afternoon, we have Sheila Risbud, president of the Association Canadienne-française de l'Alberta. With her is Isabelle Laurin, the executive director.
We also have Alexandre Cédric Doucet, president of the Société de l'Acadie du Nouveau-Brunswick. He is accompanied by Ali Chaisson, the executive director.
Ms. Risbud, you have seven and a half minutes for your opening remarks. The floor is yours.