Mr. Speaker, in July 1609 Samuel de Champlain discovered the large lake that now bears his name, Lake Champlain. I am proud that this discovery of one of our great explorers is located in my riding of Brome—Missisquoi.
Samuel de Champlain was a true builder, a man who did everything possible to make his dreams a reality
In our ridings, and I am thinking of my own riding of Brome—Missisquoi in particular, we are surrounded by men and women who work just as hard for the development and growth of rural communities.
For instance, two municipalities in Brome-Missisquoi, Stanbridge East near Lake Champlain and Lac Brome, have recently been honoured in the community beautification competition “Fleurir le Québec”. They had more than 260 competitors in this prestigious competition.
I congratulate all those involved directly or indirectly in these community beautification projects. In their own way they too are builders who bring a new face to our rural areas with their creativity and dynamism.