Mr. Speaker, today, as part of Black History Month, we celebrate the Black community's history, resilience, and its important contributions to Canadian society.
This is an everyday reality in Bourassa, thanks in particular to a large concentration of Canadians of Haitian origin and from around the world, whose commitment and solidarity enrich my riding and those of my colleagues here.
For generations, Black women and men have contributed to Canada in all areas, strengthening our cohesion and shaping a more just and inclusive country.
Black History Month is a time for remembrance, but also a time for pride and recognition. It reminds us that diversity is a strength for our country.
Beyond our differences, beyond our origins, we are one people and one alone, united by the values of dignity, respect and solidarity.