Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride as Canada's official languages commissioner, Dr. Victor Goldbloom, presented a merit award to the host society for the Brandon 1997 Canada Summer Games in a ceremony this morning in Winnipeg. The commissioner presented the award for Brandon's excellent achievement in providing service in both official languages during the games.
English and French were both well represented at the Summer Games, starting with brochures and pamphlets and including interviews with participants.
Translation of the results was also completed in a quick and efficient manner in order to provide all who attended with the best possible services in both official languages.
I conclude by voicing my appreciation to more than 400 bilingual volunteers who made this possible and who are sharing in the pride of receiving this national award today.