Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mr. Yvon Fontaine, president of the Université de Moncton, who was elected the new president of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie by over 60% of his peers.
This agency is a global network of 677 French-language higher education and research institutions. We are proud that Mr. Fontaine, a New Brunswick Acadian, is heading up such an important organization.
By becoming president of this agency, Mr. Fontaine has demonstrated that the New Brunswick francophonie is more vibrant and dynamic than ever. He is proof that the Canadian francophonie knows no borders and I am certain that he will proudly represent all French-speaking Canadians, particularly Acadians, during his term of office.
Mr. Fontaine, deserves our hearty congratulations.