Mr. Speaker, I am proud of my Quebec roots, but I am also proud of my Peruvian roots, and I want to acknowledge the importance of Latin American Heritage Month.
Throughout the month of October, I have been thinking of my mother, who was born in Peru. After earning her doctorate in the United States, she chose to settle in Quebec and embrace Quebec's vision of a strong social fabric, resilience and tolerance. In fact, Latin Americans are the second-largest ethnolinguistic group of immigrants in Quebec.
As October comes to a close, let us recognize the important impact of these communities made up of people like my mother. Whether they come from Mexico, Chile, the Caribbean nations or beyond, Latin Americans are known throughout Quebec for their rich culture and vitality. Shining a light on their unique contribution to Quebec society reminds us of our commitment to an inclusive and tight-knit Quebec.
As they say in Spanish, la diversidad nos enriquece, diversity enriches us.