Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to pay tribute to the people of the greater Moncton area for donating over 5,000 tonnes of supplies destined for St. Hubert, Quebec, a town badly hit by the devastating ice storm.
Many people in the area came together to collect these donations. They also contacted the Quebec volunteer bureau to let them know that thirty or so people from the greater Moncton area were prepared to travel to the areas affected by the storm.
I would also like to thank Radio Canada/CBC, the Times and Transcript , Geldart Warehouse and Cartage Ltd. and the Moncton Headstart for helping gather and deliver supplies to St. Hubert.
I am very proud that the people of the greater Moncton area came together to help a community in need. Private enterprise, the media, individuals and school children banded together and demonstrated the strong commitment to community that exists in our area.
Once again, thank you very much. Un gros merci à tous.