Mr. Speaker, first I wish to inform you that I am splitting my time with my colleague from Mercier.
I wish to begin my first speech in this House by an introduction and acknowledgements.
First off, I wish to describe to you my riding, Matapédia—Matane. I can say without false modesty, and I believe that all my colleagues will agree, that Matapédia—Matane is one of the most beautiful ridings if not the most beautiful riding in Quebec.