Madam Speaker, since its creation in 1970, FADOQ-Mouvement des aînés du Québec has grown steadily and has provided the population of Quebec aged 50 and over with an opportunity to be heard. With close to 280,000 active members in 900 different social clubs, it has over time become the most important and the largest voluntary seniors' group in Quebec.
In addition to the activities it organizes and the programs and services it provides to its clientele, FADOQ is energetically involved in defending and gaining recognition for the rights and needs of Quebec seniors in various political, economic and social forums.
That is why I call upon the House to join with me in greeting the directors and representatives of the Mouvement des aînés du Québec who are here in Ottawa today. Our distinguished guests will be taking part in two days of training sessions organized by Communication Canada on the programs and services offered by the Government of Canada.
I wish them a pleasant stay in the national capital, as well as every success in their endeavours.