Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for being with us today, Minister.
I had a chance to speak to your parliamentary secretary, Marie-France Lalonde, at the Sommet de la Francophonie in Djerba a week and a half ago.
She was accompanied by a group of individuals representing francophone organizations from across Canada, including Yukon, Ontario and New Brunswick, which was well represented. Those people wanted us to pass Bill C-13 as soon as possible. They were clearly concerned about the bill now before us compared to what already exists.
What do you think is the fundamental difference regarding immigration between Bill C-13 and the act that has been around for 50 years?
What is the fundamental difference in this bill that will facilitate your work in future?