Mr. Speaker, in this Semaine de la Francophonie, all Canadians should celebrate.
French speaking Canadians outside Quebec have every reason to be proud. By working hard to protect and promote the French language and culture, they give our country a truly Canadian identity.
Each Canadian province has to face different realities, but this concern to maintain high quality French is a plus for all Canadian culture.
The federal government contributes in various ways to support agencies or groups interested in stressing the importance of this Semaine de la Francophonie.