Mr. Speaker, yesterday, some fifteen Canadian parliamentarians, including four ministers, shared in the start of Year of the Francophonie with MNAs from Quebec's national assembly.
The purpose of this action was to make people aware that there are francophone legislators from the four corners of Canada. Francophones outside Quebec and Quebeckers share a pride in their language and a desire to preserve it.
These legislators gathered in order to highlight the vitality and richness of French culture and to promote an interest in sharing this linguistic heritage in Canada.
The meeting also provided a forum to discuss the francophone situation in Canada.
Long live the francophone community in Canada.