Welcome to meeting number 36 of the Standing Committee on Official Languages. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(f) and the motion adopted on April 21, we are meeting today to study the proposed regulations on the use of French in federally regulated private businesses.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses. From Droits collectifs Québec, we have Etienne‑Alexis Boucher, chief executive officer, and François Côté, general counsel. Both are joining us by video conference. From the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle‑Écosse, we have Jules Chiasson, chief executive officer, who is appearing in person. Denise Comeau‑Desautels, the organization's president, will join us later by video conference, so for now, we just have Mr. Chiasson, but we are glad to have him here in person.
Each organization will have five minutes to deliver an opening statement. We will then proceed to questions from members.
We will start with Mr. Boucher.