Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Sudbury for this important question and for the opportunity to practise my French.
Immigration is essential to the entire country's economic recovery. Through the rural and northern immigration pilot, we have welcomed over 420 newcomers to 11 rural communities, including Sudbury. These are people who work in our hospitals and in our businesses. They are new neighbours who are making enormous contributions to our communities.
I look forward to continuing my work to welcome more newcomers to large and small communities across Canada.