Canada's New Government Supports the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie

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OTTAWA, March 9, 2007 - The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, calls on Francophones and Francophiles across Canada to participate in the ninth Rendez-vous de la Francophonie.
"As Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages, I am proud that our government is supporting the ninth Rendez-vous de la Francophonie," said Minister Verner. "I am delighted to see so many Francophones and Francophiles celebrate their love of the French language."
On behalf of Minister Verner, Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) launched the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie today at a press conference held at the University of Ottawa.
"The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie celebrations are an opportunity to proudly carry the torch on behalf of Francophone culture and to promote dialogue with all Canadians," said Mr. Lauzon. "I am proud to join with Francophones and Francophiles to take part in this celebration of the Francophonie."
The 2007 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie will highlight the past and present contributions of First Nations to building the identity of Canadian communities.
Among the many activities that are scheduled, the Rendez-vous theatre cross-Canada tour will focus on Aboriginal legends, and the special program La Fureur de la Francophonie [A Passion for La Francophonie] will take place on March 10.
Canada's New Government has provided $900,000 in financial support to the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue for the 2007 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie. This funding has been provided under the Development of Official-Language Communities Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. The program is aimed at developing minority language Anglophone and Francophone communities to enable them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life.
Information:
Nicole Lascelle
Office of the Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for La Francophonie and Official Languages
819 953-6238

Donald Boulanger
A/Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819 994-9101

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