Official Languages committee  This work is already under way. We work well together. We want to mobilize our partners more. Some partners are very committed.

Official Languages committee  I can tell you that the Ontario and New Brunswick governments are very committed, and we have other partners—

Official Languages committee  The Quebec government is very committed, of course. I don't talk about it as much because we're mainly talking about francophone immigration outside Quebec, but we have a very good working relationship with the Quebec government. In the agreements we're negotiating with the Ontario and New Brunswick governments, there have long been annexes concerning francophone immigration.

Official Languages committee  I think communication is crucial. When promoting Canada as a destination of choice, it's important that information about the opportunities available is clear, the aim being to manage expectations. Efforts are made to clarify the challenges, difficulties and opportunities. However, our candidates also have a duty to inform themselves.

Official Languages committee  Unfortunately, I don't have any detailed information that would enable me to distinguish French-speaking candidates from others who might be faced with such a situation. It's a little beyond the scope of my responsibilities, but—

Official Languages committee  We bring in large numbers of skilled workers, and many skilled workers dream of coming here. Despite the obstacles—

Official Languages committee  I think that goes beyond the scope of the department. It's an issue that concerns all stakeholders in Canada. In fact, immigration is a national project that concerns us all. Does Canada offer a globally competitive position? I think we're all looking at this question in depth.

Official Languages committee  I'll start by answering the question, then turn to my colleagues at Canadian Heritage if they'd like to round out my answer. I'd like to mention a measure in the action plan for official languages: the corridor for the selection and retention of French teachers in Canada. This measure targets the problem you raise, and was the subject of consensus during our public consultations.

Official Languages committee  It essentially concerns our selection policies, which articulate a set of criteria that guide our choices. There has been a great deal of progress over the years in terms of matching labour needs with applicant profiles. We note that, on the whole, economic immigration programs are successful and work well.

Official Languages committee  I'll ask Mr. Jacques to answer, and I'll add to his answer if necessary.

Official Languages committee  We'll see what can be done.

Official Languages committee  That's a question I'll pass on to my internal partners.

Official Languages committee  Several measures have been announced in the plan, a number of which will enable the department to further integrate this priority into all its programming and policies. There will be a targeted expansion of promotion and recruitment support, and we're encouraging community involvement in these efforts.

Official Languages committee  I'll give the floor to Mr. Jacques.

Official Languages committee  It's a whole series of measures. Just think of the most recent action plan for official languages, which allocates us $137 million. So, just in terms of investments, there's $137 million over five years. This is in addition to the 2013-18 action plan, which invested $29.4 million over five years, including an ongoing amount of $5.9 million, and the 2018-23 action plan, which invested $40.7 million over five years, including an ongoing amount of $10 million.