Ottawa, September 28, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Declaration by the Commissioner of Official Languages, Dyane Adam, on the death of the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau
"Pierre Trudeau became Prime Minister of Canada at a time in the country's history which was open to all hopes. His dream and his vision have led to the building of a more open and welcoming society, where the two linguistic communities participate in a life that is more enriching for all citizens. His ideal was a Canada with two official languages, an ideal which today allows both English and French-speaking Canadians, representing many different backgrounds, to thrive and to feel that their country reflects their reality. He inspired a whole generation of Canadians who today are bilingual.
His work remains incomplete but he has shown us the way. Each and every one of us must continue to build a better society based on the foundations that he has passed on to us."
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