Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you. My questions are for Mr. Bigeau and Ms. Abdi-Aden. I know you didn't get the grant you requested for pre-arrival services. Despite everything, the situation of francophone minorities outside Quebec seems to be improving. The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Ci

Citizenship and Immigration committee  We are still talking about $40 million, which is more than before. We hope that this five-year investment will yield results.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  We have never invested more than that, and I wanted to know what impact that investment will have across Canada. Ms. Abdi-Aden, do you have anything to add?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Of course.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Better practices?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Mr. Cohen, do you want to add something?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  If there were to be a change in government—which I hope not to see—how do you feel about the possibility that the new government might withdraw its agreement regarding this Global Compact? What is your point of view on that, Mr. Cohen?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Would there be advantages to withdrawing from the compact?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Not that you know.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  What do you think more specifically, Ms. Dureid?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Mr. Alio, what do you think?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I have barely a minute left. Mr. Cohen, as you mentioned, there is a labour shortage. Not enough emphasis is placed on the cost of that lack of resources. The emphasis is put instead on the cost of receiving refugees or people who could eventually contribute to the Canadian econ

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm going to ask my questions in French. I thank all of the witnesses for being here today. Ms. Dureid, I would first like to congratulate you on your achievements. I'd like you to tell us more about the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migrat

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you.