Mr. Speaker, all French speaking Canadians celebrate the Francophonie, regardless of the part of Canada they are in. It is a celebration for Quebec, but it is also one for the entire country.
Each of us is in a position to contribute to promoting French culture in Canada and internationally.
Ever since the first Sommet de la Francophonie, the participating states, Quebec and Canada among them, have exchanged views in an atmosphere of harmony, not only on cultural aspects, but also on the scientific, technical, economic and social aspects of their relations.
May this Semaine de la Francophonie continue to unite peoples and countries and bring them ever closer, in areas of complementarity in which they can enjoy mutually advantageous exchanges and collaboration in areas as diversified as culture, social development and economic development.