Mr. Speaker, in 1867, the two linguistic communities, the anglophones and the francophones, decided to unite to form a confederation whose existence is now firmly established and must continue to exist.
Other communities also made an essential contribution to our development and helped Canada become what it is today, that is a country which is the envy of the world.
Canadian unity is our strength and our pride. It is also a guarantee of stability and of a better future for all Canadians.
As a member representing an anglophone riding in the heart of southwestern Ontario, I want to say that my Canada includes Quebec.