Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly acknowledge the vital importance of the French language to us, to all Quebeckers and to all Canadians.
French is a unique and distinguished language. It symbolizes our history and our roots and speaks to our culture, our community and our origins.
French is essential to the survival of our identity and our communities. It is our right to access all services in French, so that we can be well served in Canada in one of the two official languages.
French, the language of Molière, is a wonderful asset for our country. We must not only protect this heritage of our ancestors by defending our language, but also promote it in Canada and around the world.
I am proud to speak French. Speaking French is a great asset. Speaking French is a source of pride.