Mr. Speaker, two major holidays are coming soon in Canada. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, on June 24, which was first celebrated in Montreal in the 1800s, is the national holiday for francophones across the country, including of course Quebecers.
Then there is Canada Day, on July 1, which is celebrated by all Canadians across the country.
Canada Day will be celebrated from coast to coast to coast.
These two major holidays are opportunities to celebrate with friends what unites us and makes this country one of the best in the world.
It is a wonderful opportunity for all of us as Canadians to celebrate these two great events within the next few days.