This was part of the Government of Canada's negotiations with the various member states of the Francophonie to ensure Canada's leadership role at the Sommet de la Francophonie in Yerevan, Armenia, last October. We're very proud that the number two at the OIF is a francophone, a Quebecker and a Canadian. The OIF is the second largest international organization in terms of membership, after the United Nations.
On April 4th, 2019. See this statement in context.