Mr. Speaker, tonight Quebecers and Canadians who are hockey fans will be able to watch the seventh and final match of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers.
Having seen many similar events in Quebec since the Montréal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup some 24 times, and in spite of all political differences that oppose us periodically, we of the Bloc Quebecois wish to share with the people of Vancouver and of British Columbia their enthusiasm in the quest for their first Stanley Cup since 1915.
How remarkable that hockey once again is fostering good relations between peoples of different origins and cultures. In the name of all Quebecers for whom hockey is the object of great national pride, we want to express to all our friends in British Columbia the very best of chances tonight.
Go Canucks, go.