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House Hansard - 54

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 6, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 54 - Apr/6/22
Mr. Jacques Gourde
  • Apr/6/22 5:21:33 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-13 
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for that very interesting question. One thing the government can do is prioritize francophone economic class immigration, especially in provinces like Alberta. There is currently a shortage of francophone teachers in Alberta, which means that not all Canadians who want to learn French can do so. Making it easier for francophone teachers from around the world to become economic class immigrants would certainly help address the problem in Alberta and would have a positive impact.
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Context: House Hansard - 54 - Apr/6/22
Mr. Jacques Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière, CPC)
  • Apr/6/22 5:35:51 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-13 
Madam Speaker, I congratulate my colleague on her excellent French. It is a testament to what is possible right across Canada. Could my colleague say a few words about the Liberal government's failure with respect to francophone immigration? Since 2015, 2.5 million immigrants have entered Canada. Of that number, only a small fraction, in the tens of thousands, are francophones.
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Context: House Hansard - 54 - Apr/6/22
Mrs. Laila Goodridge
  • Apr/6/22 5:36:17 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-13 
Madam Speaker, I mentioned in my speech how Alberta attracts immigrants. I believe it is very important that we do more to encourage francophone immigration. It could be a solution to the French teacher shortage in our country. I do not believe that the federal government is doing enough to support francophone immigration and to encourage francophone immigrants to move to Canada.
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