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Whip of the Bloc Québécois Member of the Board of Internal Economy

Claude DeBellefeuille

  • Member of Parliament
  • Whip of the Bloc Québécois Member of the Board of Internal Economy
  • Bloc Québécois
  • Salaberry—Suroît
  • Quebec
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $109,425.78

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Context: House Hansard - 118 - Oct/26/22
Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît, BQ)
  • Oct/26/22 2:43:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 100th anniversary of Montcalm Farm. For the Montcalms, agriculture is a family affair and above all a passion. In 1922, Joseph Montcalm bought a farm in Saint‑Louis‑de‑Gonzague. His son and daughter-in-law, Roch and Corona, then went to live on the dairy farm. Then brothers Maurice, François and Marc joined the business to expand the farm. Now, the cousins are pursuing the tradition of excellence. A fifth generation is being raised and showing interest in agriculture. Their secret ingredient is this: By always being ahead of their time, they have prepared for the future. I am proud to talk about the Quebec agricultural model and, above all, I am proud of the Montcalm family. Human-scale family farms with farmers involved in their communities would not exist without supply management. The Montcalms of 1922 would be proud to see the evolution of the family business and the impressive contribution of their large family both on the farm and throughout our region. Therefore, it is with great joy, but above all with great affection, that I congratulate the Montcalm family.
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Context: House Hansard - 3 - Nov/24/21
Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît, BQ)
  • Nov/24/21 2:11:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when I say that I am proud to be the member for Salaberry—Suroît, it is because I have every reason to be. I have the honour of meeting exceptional people, including the most recent winner of the Coup de coeur des Agricultrices du Québec award. Pioneering, determined and innovative: that is how best to describe Nathalie Lacroix, co-owner of Petits Fruits St‑Louis in Saint‑Louis‑de‑Gonzague. Ms. Lacroix began producing a still little-known fruit, the organic haskap berry, in 2011. Today, thousands of fans are flocking to the Lacroix‑Léger's farm to pick the berries directly in the field or buy all sorts of the family's delicious creations. Ms. Lacroix is a truly admirable woman who knows how to share her talents and passions with her family and community. Dear Nathalie, you are a smart woman with a huge heart. You are a worthy representative of Quebec's women farmers. I will see you soon at the store, my friend. I still have Christmas gifts to buy.
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