I'd like to welcome everyone again to the committee meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f) and the motion adopted on April 21, 2026, we are meeting today to study the draft regulations on the use of French in federally regulated private businesses.
I'd now like to welcome the witnesses.
From the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario, we welcome Peter Hominuk, executive director, and Sonia Behilil, director of policy and government relations.
From the Canadian Bankers Association, we welcome Eric Prud'homme, director, Quebec and Atlantic government relations, and Christian Petit-Frère, senior legal counsel.
I thank all the witnesses for being here.
Each organization will have five minutes for its opening statement. We will then move on to the questions from the members.
Mr. Hominuk, you have the floor for five minutes.