Mr. Speaker, today, francophones the world over celebrate the Journée internationale de la Francophonie. On this day, we must reflect on the future of the Francophonie in light of the social and cultural changes shaping our societies.
Despite the fact that parliamentarians observe this day each year, Bloc Quebecois members deplore the omission of any mention of the Francophonie's flag in the Minister of Canadian Heritage's document entitled: "Canadian Flag, Flag Etiquette in Canada". However it does describe the flags of three important international organizations, the United Nations, NATO and the Commonwealth, of which Canada is a member.
The Francophonie, must we remind the Minister of Canadian Heritage, is celebrated in all countries of the world, starting with Canada.
We send our best wishes to francophones the world over.