Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all Quebecers, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the four female athletes from Quebec who captured a silver medal yesterday in Lillehammer in the women's speed skating relay event.
The relay team composed of Sylvie Daigle of Sherbrooke and of Christine Boudrias, Isabelle Charest and Nathalie Lambert of Montreal-Nathalie Lambert in fact hails from my riding-enthralled us with their teamwork. These four athletes displayed remarkable courage and perseverance.
The spotlight also shone on Quebec yesterday when another of its native sons won a bronze medal in men's speed skating. Marc Gagnon of Chicoutimi, the world champion over 1,000 metres, gave his all in this race. We are proud of him and indeed of all the athletes from Quebec who took part in this event.
The Bloc Quebecois congratulates all of our athletes competing in Lillehammer. They are a credit to us all.