Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Usually, at this time of the year, I have the pleasure of being invited to the graduation ceremony of the grade 12 students in Orléans. However, we will all have to adapt to a new reality this year.
I cannot express enough how, in these exceptional times, I have witnessed the strength, resilience and community spirit of our graduates.
I also know that a number of high schools have made significant efforts to celebrate the success of their graduating class. Young graduate Maryanne Collard was amazed to see that people from her school, the École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges, had installed a sign in her garden to congratulate her on her academic success.
As we move forward we must not forget that youth in this country are our future. We have a responsibility to be there for them and to believe in them. We will not fail.
I thank the teachers, the support staff and school management who are continuing to do their work.
Congratulations to all graduates of 2020.