I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 14 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. Members are attending in person or using the Zoom application.
Given the ongoing pandemic situation and in light of the recommendations from health authorities, to remain healthy and safe, all those attending the meeting in person should follow the directives of the Board of Internal Economy.
I thank members in advance for their cooperation.
A reminder to everyone, when speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. When those participating virtually are not speaking, your mic should be on mute.
Should any technical challenges arise, please advise me immediately. We may need to suspend for a few minutes as we need to ensure that all members are able to participate fully.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, the committee is resuming its study on francophone immigration to Canada and Quebec.
I would now like to welcome the witnesses.
For a second time, we have Anne Meggs, former Director of Planning and Accountability, Ministère de l’Immigration de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, Gouvernement du Québec.
We also have Bernard Tremblay, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fédération des cégeps, who is appearing for the first time.
Witnesses, you have five minutes for your opening remarks. Then we will go to a period of questions from all members of the committee according to their political parties.
That being said, the floor is yours, Ms. Meggs. You have five minutes.