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House Hansard - 208

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 7, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 208 - Jun/7/23
Mr. Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ)
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Mr. Speaker, before I became the member for Berthier—Maskinongé, I taught high school for 25 wonderful years. During that time, I endeavoured to teach economics, geography and history, but most important of all, civics. I tried hard to help my students learn about democracy and the vital role they must play in it. Every year, I organized a field trip to Quebec's true Parliament, the National Assembly. I am sure my colleagues can understand the emotion I feel today as I greet the first group of students visiting from my school, École secondaire de l'Érablière, in Saint‑Félix‑de‑Valois. I wish these young people a warm welcome, and I salute Martin Lambert, Gilles Giguère and Annie Gadoury as they perform the honourable task of accompanying and training our youth. Who knows, the future president of Quebec could be among us today. I welcome them to Parliament Hill and I hope they enjoy their visit.
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