Mr. Speaker, bilingualism is such an important part of Canadian culture and identity. For anglophone MPs like me, this reality represents both a challenge and a golden opportunity to develop our full potential as Canadians. I have been working hard with my French teacher over the past year. Since this is Teacher Appreciation Week in Quebec, I want to take this opportunity today to thank all teachers.
I also want to thank the translators and interpreters who make it possible for us to always work in both of Canada's official languages in the House and across Canada.
Finally, since it is Black History Month, I want to recognize the outstanding and enormous contribution of French Canadians from the Black community.