Dear colleagues, welcome to meeting number 39 of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.
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.
Given that there was a vote in the House, our meeting started half an hour late. Today, we have two panels of witnesses. Therefore, I am planning to shorten the time allocated to each group. That means that we'll have about 45 minutes with each group instead of one hour.
I apologize to the witnesses but, unfortunately, that's sometimes just the way things work when there's a vote.
Does everyone agree with the plan? Since it seems that everyone agrees, I will now welcome the witnesses.
From the Association canadienne-française de l'Alberta, we have Nathalie Lachance, president, and Isabelle Laurin, executive director. They are both participating in the meeting by video conference.
I would like to welcome you both.
You'll have five minutes for your opening statement and then we're going to take questions from the members.
Ms. Lachance, the floor is yours.