Good evening, we will resume.
For the benefit of the witnesses who just joined us, I will repeat a few simple guidelines.
First, I would like to inform you that screenshots or taking photos of your screen is not permitted. Like members, witnesses may speak in the official language of their choice because interpretation services are available. Lastly, I would ask you to direct your questions to the Chair. Thank you.
For the second part, we have Denis Constantineau, from the Northern Ontario Coalition for a French-language University, and Pierre Riopel, Chairman of the Council of Regents of the University of Sudbury.
Mr. Constantineau, you will be first to take the floor. You will have five minutes to make your opening statement, and I will inform you when you have one minute left or when your time is up.
We will then move on to Mr. Riopel.
Mr. Constantineau, please activate your mic and begin your statement.