Mr. Speaker, the Fédération de l'âge d'or de la Mauricie is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary in Trois-Rivières.
Indeed, it was in 1969 that senior citizens met to bring together people 50 years of age and older proposing activities to suit their needs and interests.
The Fédération de l'âge d'or de la Mauricie is the birthplace of all seniors' groups in Quebec. On May 19 and 20, thousands of people will gather in Trois-Rivières under the banner “La Fédération, in tune with society for all ages”.
As the member for Trois-Rivières, I am proud to pay tribute to all those attending. In this, the international year of older persons, I can assure them they have the support of the Bloc Quebecois in defending their interests and in demanding fairness and respect from this government.