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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
June 19, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
The following is the text of a message from Prime Minister Jean
Chrétien on the occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
"In an expression of community that has been repeated
for more than a century, Francophone Canadians across the country
are celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, which has also become the
special day of all Quebecers.
Once again this year, we will celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste
in a spirit of tolerance, generosity and openness to the world.
These shared values of ours are the foundation of a society which
is the envy of the world, and of which we have every reason to
be proud.
I offer my best wishes to Quebecers and to all French Canadians
on the occasion of this great event, which brings us together.
Aline and I wish you a happy St-Jean-Baptiste Day."
PMO Press Office : (613) 957-5555
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