Mr. Speaker, today is the International Day of La Francophonie, a day to celebrate the vitality of the world's francophone community. In Alberta, that community is alive and well. The Franco-Albertan community, like many others, is thriving and growing every year.
Our investments are making a difference. Over 30% of children in Alberta are now registered in French-language programs. Thanks to the strength of francophone organizations in Alberta, such as Radio-Canada, the Cité francophone and the Regroupement artistique francophone de l'Alberta, more Albertans can live in French every day.
Our francophone community is at the heart of our identity, and our investment in that community will continue to attract francophone immigrants to Canada.
As a proud Franco-Albertan, here is what I have to say to all those who are watching at home: Whether they are francophones, francophiles, “franco-curious” or “franco-queer”, the Francophonie and the International Day of La Francophonie are for them.”