I can answer this question, Mr. Desgagné, as it falls within my wheelhouse.
It's important to understand that the immigrants who arrive here are highly qualified. They have particular needs, depending on their status. There are different categories of immigrants, including refugees, asylum seekers and economic immigrants.
Thirty-five to forty percent of them do not speak English. They must therefore take the English courses that are provided. Some provinces, including Manitoba and some territories, pay for the courses and offer programs in English.
It's also important to think about the issue of recognition and the enormous amount of work that people do regarding employment. You encounter a double standard, two different worlds, when you contact an English-speaking company as opposed to a French-speaking company. Let me explain.
A francophone who would like to work in a profession offered only by English-speaking companies has to work doubly hard. He has to learn English and structure his new life, he has to go through preparation interviews, and so on.
In the workplace, English poses a double challenge. Immigrants who don't speak English need some time to adapt. Are we going to tell them not to apply if they don't speak English? Of course not. We need to provide them with the necessary resources and the opportunity to succeed.
Thanks to the digital microcertification program, it will be extraordinary to be able to access qualifications or skills that immigrants can incorporate into their CVs that will make them more attractive candidates.
These people want to work, and they need to work. They want to get involved and live in our communities.
I hope I've answered your question correctly. You see, I'm speaking from the heart.