“I want the Minister of Foreign Affairs to explain our bid to host the Francophonie summit and how it will help Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canada has long been a proud and active member of the international francophone community. Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs inform the House of the government’s efforts and priorities in advancing Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie and explain how this initiative will strengthen our cultural ties, our economic partnerships and our leadership within the global francophone community?”

“I asked to host the next big French-speaking world summit in Canada. Hosting it will help businesses in our French and Acadian communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, when I was in France last month, I submitted Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in our country. This summit will help strengthen economic ties in our francophone and acadian communities. I also met with the secretary general of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to economic and cultural partnership. The French language remains a central part of Canada’s identity.”

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