I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 38 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.
I would like to outline a few rules to follow. I remind you that members and witnesses may speak in the official language of their choice. Interpretation services are available for this meeting. I also remind you that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the Chair. Should any technical challenges arise, please raise your hand and we can correct the situation immediately.
I would like to remind all participants and attendees that you cannot take photos or screen captures.
First of all, a housekeeping matter before we begin hearing the witnesses. Members of the committee, the budget for this study has been emailed to you, and you have all received a copy. The budget amounts to $2,350. I would like to know whether there are any objections to our adopting the budget for this study.
That's done then. Thank you, Mr. Vice-Chair and colleagues.
We will now welcome our witnesses for the first hour, and I would like to offer them a warm welcome.
We have Denis Prud'homme, who is Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the Université de Moncton, and Pierre-Yves Mocquais, who is Dean and Executive Chief Officer of Campus Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta.
Gentleman, each of you will have five minutes for your opening statement. I normally use cards to warn you when you have one minute left or that your time is up.
Without further ado, I yield the floor to you, Mr. Prud'homme, for five minutes.