Thank you very much for that question, Mr. Chair.
Yes, long-term settlement is very important. In March 2019, IRCC implemented the meeting our objectives: francophone immigration strategy.
The purpose of that strategy is to achieve the three main objectives for supporting the vitality of francophone communities: to increase francophone immigration to Canada and outside Quebec, to support the integration and retention of French-speaking newcomers and, lastly, to strengthen the capacity of francophone communities.
Consequently, we also have a francophone integration pathway to retain newcomers to Canada and have increased its budget from $40 million in 2019‑2020 to $61 million in 2021‑2022.
These measures include French-language one-stop and pre-departure services to ensure that immigrants know what to expect when they arrive in Canada.