Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Progressive Conservative caucus, I would like to draw attention to the fact that today is World Translation Day. This day was inaugurated by UNESCO and the International Federation of Translators.
In today's information society and fast changing global environment, language professionals are in growing demand to facilitate the movement of spoken and written information in a wide range of cultural settings.
The theme adopted this year, “Professionalism in Translation”, focuses on the skills of those who facilitate communication and bring nations closer together. I would like to take advantage of this opportunity to pay particular tribute to all the translation Bureau professionals in the House of Commons for their vital and constant support. They simplify our role as parliamentarians and contribute greatly to facilitating exchanges between Canada's two cultural communities. We appreciate their efforts and are most grateful to them.