I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 124 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Once again, I am going to abbreviate the instructions, but for those who are in the room, I would remind you that there are little cards with explanations concerning feedback incidents and how to avoid them. I ask that only one microphone be on at a time, so please do not turn your mic on until I give you the floor.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f) and the motion adopted by the committee on April 29, 2024, we are continuing our study on the minority language education continuum.
I'd like to welcome the witnesses who are with us by videoconference for the first hour of the meeting.
First, we have Paul E. Henry, major (retired) and director of education and secretary-treasurer of the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel‑Ontario.
Next, from the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon, we have Jean-Sébastien Blais, president, and his associate, Marc Champagne, executive director.
Each witness will have five minutes to make their presentation, after which there will be a period for questions from each party. I am strict about time, because that allows all parties to ask questions.
Mr. Henry, from the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel‑Ontario, the floor is yours for five minutes.