Mr. Speaker, today I join all francophones and francophiles across Ontario in celebrating Franco‑Ontarian Day. On this day we proudly celebrate our francophone heritage. We are a strong community united by our love for our language and our desire to see it thrive for generations to come.
In my beautiful riding of Orléans, we are fortunate to have the MIFO community centre, a vital organization that supports the francophone community in Ottawa and to the east. The announcement of a federal investment to build the new MIFO is a step forward in solidifying its reach.
I would also like to take a moment to pay tribute to a notable francophone from Orléans, Denis Gagnon, who passed away on September 12. He was a key pillar in the francophone community, and he inspired us with his monthly columns in L'Orléanais.
I would like to thank Denis and wish all Franco-Ontarians a great day.