Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark an important anniversary, that of the Société des Acadiens et des Acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick.
The members of the Société des Acadiens et des Acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick, gathered in Shippagan last weekend for their annual general assembly, took stock of the society's 30 years of existence, and discussed its future as well.
In the members' opinion, the improvement of health care in French and the new Official Languages Act in New Brunswick are among their most significant achievements.
The members of the Société des Acadiens et des Acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick also identified some challenges they will have to face.
We are convinced that they will be able to defend the interests of those they represent in their discussions with the various levels of government.
The commitment of the Government of Canada to the francophone and Acadian communities cannot be denied, and the contribution of groups such as the Société des Acadiens et des Acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick is important, and I thank them for it.