Mr. Speaker, the second St. Vincent de Paul Christmas fair was held in my riding last weekend.
My partner and I took advantage of the opportunity to do some holiday shopping while sipping a delicious hot chocolate. Many artisans from my riding, Alfred-Pellan, had stalls there, including La bête de Duvernay, a jewellery maker; Dolce Pane, a bakery; and a farm called Aux vieux chênes de Saint-François.
In addition to about 30 stalls, the people of Laval were treated to holiday movies, sleigh rides, carolling and storytelling. Even Santa Claus and his elf, Shiver, showed up for the event.
The second St. Vincent de Paul Christmas fair was a success thanks to the coordinated efforts of a number of Laval organizations: the Relais du quartier de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, the Caisse populaire Desjardins des Mille-Îles, the Laval CSSS, the Association pour les aînés résidant à Laval, the Conférence régionale des élus de Laval, and the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul parish.
Congratulations to everyone. We are already looking forward to next year's third Christmas fair.