Mr. Speaker, the Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony was held on October 22. These awards are presented jointly by the Fondation estrienne en environnement and the Conseil régional de l'environnement de l'Estrie. It is my great pleasure to name the recipients:
UPA Estrie and Rivers and Lakes Foundation of Canada, agriculture or forestry sector category; the municipality of Saint-Herménégilde, municipality, city or town category; Envirotel 3000 of Sherbrooke, small business category; Kruger of Bromptonville, large or medium size business category; Action Saint-François of Sherbrooke, environmental group, NGO or institution category; and Daniel Bergeron of Orford, personal contribution category.
Finally, the Centre universitaire de formation en environnement at University of Sherbrooke received the special recognition award.
All the residents of the region can enjoy a quality environment, thanks to the actions and dedication of all these people.
Our congratulations and thanks to all the men and women involved in conserving and improving the environment. Keep up the good work.