Mr. Speaker, in five days, Quebec will celebrate its national holiday. It will be a celebration of summer filled with song, reflecting our history and our stories.
I would like to remind members that, 45 years ago, René Lévesque proposed a way to coexist with our neighbours, with our neighbour, as equals. Being united and partnering with our neighbour is a noble pursuit as long as it is freely consented to, but not when that neighbour is imposing its vision, its plan, and its interests that differ in terms of priorities and values.
In the global south, the west and no doubt the Middle East and perhaps Asia, the coming months will present challenges that will remind us, as friend, partner and ally, that we must realize our full potential, which requires the equality of our nation with all others.
Let us hope the summer will be restful despite the challenges that lie ahead of us. In that spirit, I wish all Quebeckers and everyone who loves them a wonderful, very national holiday for the land of dreams.