Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes International Day of La Francophonie
Vaughan celebrates the
contributions of French-speaking citizens
“More than 580,000 Francophones
live in Ontario and we are proud that many of them have chosen to call Vaughan
home.
“We know that many
parents elect to send their children to one of our schools where French is
emphasized in various aspects of daily learning. Speaking another language is a
challenge worth pursuing. It can enlighten our perspective, open doors and
ignite opportunities.
“To everyone
celebrating today, at school, or at home and within their own community, I wish
you the very best on International Day of La Francophonie.”
Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement on International Day of La Francophonie:
“Today,
we celebrate the French language with Vaughan’s Francophone community and
recognize their unique cultural contributions to our diverse city.
“We embrace
multiculturalism and this quality serves to strengthen the City of Vaughan in
many ways. Our goal is to promote equality, inclusiveness, respect and
tolerance for everyone who lives here.
“Our French-speaking
residents add to the richness of our community, where an impressive 105
different languages are spoken.
“Languages connect
people and as a nation with two official languages, we share a bond with the 300
million Francophones on five continents who celebrate the French language.
“We believe in the
importance of recognizing contributions made by Francophones in Vaughan, and
across Canada, and we will continue helping them make their voices heard.
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