I call the meeting back to order.
I was just telling you that, in order to make sure the meeting runs smoothly, I'd like to give some instructions to the witnesses and the members.
Before you speak, please wait for me to call on you. If you are participating by videoconference, click on the microphone icon to activate it. Please mute yourself when you aren't speaking. As for interpretation, for those participating in the meeting via Zoom, you have a choice at the bottom of your screen between floor, English and French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and choose the desired channel. I'd like to remind you that all comments from members and witnesses should be directed to the chair.
I'd like to welcome all the witnesses.
From the Department of Citizenship and Immigration, we have Alain Desruisseaux and Olivier Jacques. Mr. Jacques is joining us by videoconference from Paris—lucky him—close to the Seine, while we're in Ottawa.
From the Department of Canadian Heritage, we have Ms. Boyer and Ms. Boily.
Mr. Jacques, I believe that this is your first time appearing before the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
Is that possible?