Mr. Speaker, today is world book day. It is an opportunity to remember that all governments must unite their efforts to encourage the spread of knowledge.
On this day, all our governments must reflect on the importance of allocating the necessary resources to help and support those that are directly and indirectly associated with the world of reading.
From large library networks to the neighbourhood library, not to mention school boards and the publishing industry, all are working at promoting access to reading and at developing a love of books among our young people.
April 23 is also an opportunity to stress the importance of copyright, and to think of those who try to make a living from their writings but who, unfortunately, do not reap the benefits of their efforts.
I wish you all a good reading.