Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to discuss with the hon. member for Rimouski-Témiscouata. I think she does have a lot of respect for my region, for the Gaspe peninsula, and for the problems, mainly economic, that we have in my constituency of Bonaventure-Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Unfortunately, I do not agree with her option, which is legitimate in a way-Quebec's separation. But as a federalist, I will tell you that the CBC's achievements she talked about are precisely the result of co-operation among all Canadians, between anglophones over there, anglophones over here and francophones across the way. That is what has made and will continue to make the strength of Canada.
That is why, with the recognition of the CBC's achievements, and the commitment of the federal government to defend, promote and ensure the development of the French fact in Canada, the next century is most promising for Canadian unity.