Mr. Speaker, on December 6, along with the representative from the Quebec chapter of the association of federal Liberal assistants, I had the honour of delivering a cheque for $1,000 to the Grands Frères et Grandes Soeurs de l'Outaouais.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters runs a program that pairs an adult with a child to foster the personal and psychosocial growth of children between the ages of 6 and 14. The child and volunteer participate in sports and recreational or cultural activities together in order to get to know one another and to develop a meaningful friendship.
This donation is one of four $1,000 donations given to non-profit organizations in Quebec. I would like to thank the Quebec chapter of the association of federal Liberal assistants for this generous initiative.
I wish all the assistants of ministers, members, and senators, and the residents of the great riding of Hull—Aylmer, a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.