Bernard Patry on Francophonie Summit

In the House of Commons on October 8th, 2002. See this statement in context.

Francophonie SummitOral Question Period

October 8th, 2002 / 2:35 p.m.

Liberal

Bernard Patry Liberal Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Francophonie Summit will be held next week, from October 18 to 20, in Beirut, Lebanon. The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for La Francophonie will be in attendance to represent the interests of Canadians on that occasion.

Could the hon. Secretary of State tell us what the stakes and objectives of Canada will be at the summit?

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