Mr. Laberge, it's always nice to see you. We spent a lot of years together as school board executive directors. Back then, I always had a team in charge of retention. When someone new to the area joined the school board, we would try to find them a buddy quickly, so they would put down roots in the community and not leave. That was one of our strategies.
I just want to make two very important points.
First, the express entry program gives priority to francophones, which is very important. It also gives priority to francophone skilled workers. You may want to look into that. I think school boards could really benefit.
Second, day cares are vital. You can't have French-language schools without francophone day cares. Otherwise, the French system will lose kids.
I'd appreciate it if you could comment quickly on those two points.