Good afternoon, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 37 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f), the committee is meeting on the study of the Federal Support for French-language or Bilingual Post-secondary Institutions in a Minority Situation.
Members and witnesses may speak in the official language of their choice. Interpretation services are available for this meeting.
A reminder that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the Chair. Should any technical challenges arise, please advise the Chair or the clerk.
I would like to remind all participants and attendees that you cannot take photos or screen captures.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses for this study.
In the first hour, we have Stéphanie Chouinard, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science of the Royal Military College of Canada and in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University, who is appearing as an individual.
Frédéric Lacroix, essayist, will also appear as an individual.
From Laurentian University, we have Robert Haché, President and Vice-Chancellor, who is accompanied by Marie-Josée Berger, Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
The witnesses have five minutes for their opening statements. As you know, Ms. Chouinard, I will be using cards to let you know that you have one minute left or that your speaking time is up.
Ms. Chouinard, the floor is yours for the next five minutes.