Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to stand in this House to thank the people of Abitibi at the municipal level, in the health sector and the RCMs, the James Bay Cree and the Air Creebec airline, Transport Canada and community organizations.
During the ice storm and its disastrous aftermath, they provided unending support by gathering wood and donating funds, food and equipment for the storm victims in the southern part of Quebec.
I thank the volunteers, carriers, Hydro-Quebec and Telebec workers and others who did not spare time or effort.
I also thank the people of Abitibi whose generosity brings home to Quebec the strength and beauty of Canadian solidarity.