The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage,
and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and
Quebec Lieutenant, wish Francophones and Francophiles in
Canada a wonderful
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
OTTAWA,
ON, June 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable
Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable
Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant,
issued the following statement on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day:
"For the millions of Canadians who cherish the beautiful French
language, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is a time to come together and
show their pride. Today, we celebrate the beauty and richness of
the French language and culture in Canada, and we reiterate our commitment to
preserving them.
The recent modernization of the Official Languages Act
and the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028 reflect the
Government of Canada's commitment
to protecting and promoting French on a more consistent basis.
These measures promote the vitality of Francophone minority
communities while encouraging the learning, acceptance and
appreciation of our two official languages.
This June 24, we invite you to celebrate the Canadian
Francophonie by taking part in one of the many community activities
taking place across the country.
Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day!"
SOURCE Canadian Heritage