Mr. Speaker, last evening, TVA broadcast the Olivier awards ceremonies, showcasing the exceptional talent of Quebec humorists. Lise Dion was belle of the ball, with four of the nine Oliviers: best comedian, best comic performance, best stage performance and best comedy number of the year.
The public also honoured Lise Dion with the people's award for best comedian of the year.
Among the other honourees were Sylvain Larocque, Louis-José Houde and François Léveillé, writers of the year for Tueurs à gags ; Louis-José Houde, discovery of the year; Jean-Michel Anctil, most popular performance of the year; Gilbert Rozon, who was awarded an Olivier in special recognition for his Just for Laughs Festival and the former group Rock et Belles Oreilles, who were awarded a special Olivier.
The Bloc Quebecois extends warm congratulations to all these artists and thanks them for their extraordinary contribution to bringing laughter to Quebecers.