Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Like you, earlier, I spoke about the importance of the anglophone community that comes from regions like mine. You talked about the economic importance, but I would also like to talk to you about the historical importance. Unfortunately, it is often forgotten in Quebec. These communities have made a difference at different times.
I would like to point out that, in 1995, during the referendum, contrary to what was reported, the 30,000 votes that were missing were perhaps in the Montreal region. This anglophone community quietly mobilized and voted massively in favour of keeping our country. This community made a big difference in the history of our country.
These people have never been recognized for their contribution. Simply and quietly, they showed, in democratic fashion, that they were attached to their country and that this was important to them. They made a big difference in the history of our country.
I am proud today to say this, because I felt this at the time. I was there, in 1995. I know this community, I know what they did had an impact on what we are today, a beautiful and great country.
Through our programs, do you think that we should be doing more studies on our history and on the history of these communities that are located everywhere, in Quebec and outside of Quebec?