Mr. Speaker, first I congratulate the hon. member for Brandon—Souris who, just before oral question period, strongly criticized the disparaging and intolerant comments made by the member for Yellowhead toward the Canadian Francophonie.
As for the Year of the Francophonie, it will be full of events, gatherings and celebrations, beginning with the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, the great train de la Francophonie, which will travel across the country, the first Jeux de la Francophonie for Canadian youth, sponsored by the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française and, of course, this summer's Sommet de la Francophonie, in Moncton, which will welcome 52 heads of state.