We will now resume the meeting.
This portion of the meeting has been cut short because of voting in the House. I'd like to welcome the witnesses and apologize for the delay. That is life on Parliament Hill. Joining us now are Frédéric Lacroix, independent researcher, and Nicolas Bourdon, representative of the Regroupement pour le cégep français.
I'll start with a few rules. I will ask all participants, whether you are in the room or on the video conference, not to turn on your microphone until I have recognized you by name. Doing so will create feedback, which could cause injury to the interpreters. I am therefore asking each and every one of you to wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Bourdon, you will each have up to five minutes for your opening remarks. Every political party will then have an opportunity to ask you questions. Please note that I will be very strict on speaking time—not to be mean, mind you. I just want to make sure that everyone has ample opportunity to ask questions.
We'll start with you, Mr. Lacroix. You have a maximum of five minutes.