Mr. Speaker, last Friday, November 25, I had the privilege to participate in Forum 94 in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
This conference was an affirmation of the important place official language communities should have within Canada. Forum 94 has demonstrated that provincial governments can play a vital role in promoting official languages in Canada.
The Acadian community and the Government of Prince Edward Island have shown leadership at a time when the birthplace of Confederation is contributing more than ever to our sense of national identity.
Participants were able to prove that the vision of a united Canada that respects regional, linguistic and cultural differences is still firmly rooted in the birthplace of our nation.