Mr. Speaker, from Friday night to Sunday, Ottawa hosted the 32nd Franco-Ontarian Festival.
Young and old, francophones and their friends turned out in great numbers at Festival Plaza in the heart of the city.
This festival is a collective expression of inexhaustible vitality. It features local as well as international talent and is characterized by good humour, camaraderie and pride.
Local artists such as Véronic DiCaire, as well as stars from other countries, such as Patrick Bruel, thrilled our community.
Kudos to the volunteers, congratulations to the organizers, thank you to the sponsors and partners. Thanks as well to Mother Nature, but above all to the community, which made the 32nd festival a resounding success.