Mr. Speaker, on the weekend, the talent of Quebec artists was recognized internationally, in both Paris and Berlin.
Saturday evening, in Paris, at the 16th Victoires de la musique ceremony, the French equivalent of the Félix awards, Isabelle Boulay was twice crowned. She was chosen artistic discovery of the year and her album Mieux qu'ici bas was chosen best album discovery.
The following evening, in Berlin, it was Martine Chartrand's turn to shine. She won the golden bear for her short entitled Âme noire .
Also, Denis Villeneuve's film Maelstrom , shown outside the competition, won the prize in the parallel section Panorama.
Well done. Through your genius and your excellent work, Quebec's culture continues to spread the world over. You are our pride.