Mr. Speaker, last evening at Montreal's Monument-National, the third annual Gala des Olivier was held. The Olivier awards were created in 1999 in honour of one of the great Quebec comics, Olivier Guimond, to celebrate comedy and the people who bring comedy to our lives.
Clémence Desrochers was the recipient of the Association des professionnels de l'industrie de l'humour award. It was a token of the great affection, love and esteem in which this great woman is held. Over her 40-year career, her monologues and songs have provided us with an accurate and moving picture of scenes from everyday life.
Congratulations to all the organizers of this great evening, particularly to Claudine Mercier and Mario Jean, who were at the helm of this event and managed to keep us in stitches.
Bravo to all those who received Oliviers and all those who were nominated, great masters of amusement all.