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“The 29 African Member States of Francophonie represent about 200 million people on 41.8% of Africa's surface. Africa has the youngest and largest population in the community of Francophone states, making it the spearhead of tomorrow's Francophone world.” Francophonie Summit , Quebec City 2008 The 12th Francophonie Summit will take place in Quebec City on October 17 to 19, 2008. The meeting is expected to attract heads of state and government as well as representatives from more than 60 countries, making it one of the largest international events ever to be held in Canada. Four main themes will be discussed at the Summit: democracy and the rule of law, economic governance, the environment, and the French language. An agreement was signed in 2006 stating that Canada and Quebec will co-host the Summit and that Canada will be the chair. New Brunswick is a partner. Another agreement on the financial and administrative details of organizing the Summit was signed in June 2007. The Secretariat of the Summit officially began its work in September 2007. The Government of Canada's financial contribution toward the Summit will be close to $57 million, including security costs. This will be the third Francophonie Summit to be held in Canada, the first having taken place in Quebec City in 1987 and the second in Moncton, New Brunswick, in 1999. http://www.quebecregion.com/e/ http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/accueil0.html Message from Prime Minister Stephen Harper For Canada, 2008 is a very special year, because in addition to celebrating together the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, we are getting ready to host the 12th Francophone Summit in Quebec City. Ever since the Francophonie was founded in 1970, Canada has played a leading role in expanding the Francophonie's outreach at the international level. It is an honour for Canada to host the upcoming Francophone Summit in Quebec City, from October 17 to 19, 2008. Canada is proud to be a part of this prominent community of 68 states and Governments, and to work on behalf of a modern, effective Francophonie. Canada places special importance on promoting cultural and linguistic diversity within this international body, as well as democratic development, human rights, strengthening the rule of law, and peace and human security. The 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City reminds us that French is Canada's founding language. Since that date, we truly began to become what we are today, as the founding of Quebec City also marks the founding of the Canadian state. So, the year 2008 is an opportunity for us to let the rest of the world discover the vitality and vibrancy of all of Canada's Francophone communities, in every region, and to highlight how much the contribution of the nine million French-speaking Canadians has marked both our country's history and its future. I wish all of you an excellent Journée internationale de la Francophonie"