In the House of Commons on April 8th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Official LanguagesOral Question Period
Restigouche—Chaleur New Brunswick
Liberal
Guy Arseneault LiberalParliamentary Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mr. Speaker, our linguistic duality is a fundamental part of the Canadian identity and there is no doubt about the government's commitment to the official languages.
Here in the House the government will continue to play a key role in promoting the right of minority communities throughout Canada to grow and develop.
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