Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome to the committee, Minister. It's always a pleasure to have you, especially when you come bearing financial solutions to a problem we are trying to address. As you know, we are studying federal support for post-secondary institutions, but the situation at Laurentian University was really the impetus.
You announced $5 million in funding. Can you tell us more about the criteria?
The French-speaking community is calling for a moratorium to ensure Laurentian University's programs continue to be offered until resources have been fully transitioned to francophone institutions.
Does the $5 million come with conditions, or can the money be used now to address the problem northern Ontario is facing?