Mr. Speaker, I proudly and enthusiastically extend my congratulations today to Catherine Girardin, a young lady of 16, who has brought honour to Quebec, to her culture, and to her language.
Last week she was named top young journalist by the Conseil pédagogique interdisciplinaire du Québec, and awarded their prix du Mérite du français en éducation.
Today, on the occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie, she has been named top young journalist by the Association canadienne de l'éducation de langue française.
On behalf of the Francophonie, on behalf of Quebec, on behalf of the Bloc Quebecois, and on my own behalf, I again offer Catherine my congratulations and encourage her to continue to strive for excellence, to promote the French language that is so dear to our hearts, and to put her immense talents to the service of the advancement and emancipation of Quebec.