Mr. Speaker, today I would like to draw attention to the election of poet Claude Beausoleil to the prestigious Académie Mallarmé. This academy was founded in 1937 to support and promote contemporary poetry.
Before becoming a full member, Mr. Beausoleil had been an associate of the academy since 1997. Mr. Beausoleil, who wrote Dépossessions , Déchiffrement du monde and Chant du voyageur , will have a good opportunity to forge ties between the poetic communities of Canada and France.
Now that he is a member of the academy he will have a say in selecting works, suggesting readings and influencing the choice of meetings with wordsmiths.
There is no doubt that he will be able to further promote Canadian talent in his new capacity.