So, have you ever wondered when you would use your high school French again other than a trip to France? Here I am, 26 years after high school, giving a speech that is required to be a mix of our two official languages. I did need some help with the grammar, but the words and the pronunciation were not foreign to me! Yesterday I was asked to thank the Parliamentary Librarian for his hospitality - an incredible honor! We were hosted to breakfast in the MP's restaurant, after which we sat in the MP's chairs in the House of Commons and learned about the Legislative Process. In the afternoon we attended Question Period. In the evening we had dinner with MP's. I met our MP Andrew Saxton - very hospitable.
Yesterday we met the Speaker of the House, today we met the Speaker of the Senate. Yesterday we observed a mock committee in action. Today we visited the Supreme Court of Canada.
Our days have been starting at 7 am and ending at 10 pm. Tomorrow is another early day...
P.S. Yes, there are books in the House of Commons, picture evidence above!
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Je suis fier de tu. Or something like that! You will have so many tales to tell when you get home.
Or maybe, "Je suis fière de toi!"
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