Mr. Speaker, sak pasé.
Today is the 213th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the Republic of Haiti, the country where I was born.
There are almost 150,000 Canadians of Haitian origin. I am proud to recognize their considerable and diverse contributions in the areas of health, education, community, justice, transportation and sport, and, increasingly, in politics. There is a new generation of energetic young people with new ideas who will continue to represent Haitians in Canada.
I salute His Excellency, the Ambassador of Haiti to Canada, Frantz Liautaud.
[Member spoke in Haitian Creole as follows:]
Map di tout Ayisyen mèsi ampil pou kontribution yo. Avew Map Maché.
Happy flag day.