Mr. Speaker, I invite all my colleagues to join me in celebrating national francophonie week.
Our country was founded on two great international languages and French is in the spotlight this week.
The French language is more than just a tool of daily communication for us; it is our link to millions of francophones throughout the world. Our ideals of peace, justice and prosperity are strengthened by our membership in this great global francophone family.
Across the country, particularly in Acadia, a region I proudly represent in this House, francophones are inviting their fellow citizens to celebrate the French language with them. This is especially true in schools, where the Association canadienne d'éducation de langue française has developed a variety of activities for teachers to present to their students.
I want to wish everyone a wonderful national francophonie week.