Mr. Speaker, today marks the 25th anniversary of the Official Languages Act in the province of New Brunswick.
We in New Brunswick are proud of the distinction of being the only officially bilingual province in Canada.
Over the last 25 years, significant progress was achieved by providing government services in both official languages to each linguistic community. Every day, we can witness the cultural, educational, social and economical benefits resulting from this change.
As the anglophone parents of two young children, my wife and I watch our boys grow up in an environment in which knowing both official languages and embracing both cultures is now the norm.
I know many join me in congratulating New Brunswick for its 25 years dedicated to the promotion of and leadership in official languages legislation in Canada.