Mr. Speaker, on May 2 the Laval Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated its 35th anniversary with the Dunamis 2002 gala.
For the 21st consecutive year, awards were given out at the event to Laval businesses contributing to the expansion of that city's business sector.
Awards were presented in a number of different categories: young entrepreneurs, women in business, communications, social and cultural animation. I should point out that there was also one for research, a field of great importance to Laval.
This initiative focused attention on the hard work and major contribution Laval's businesses make to our community.
I join with the people of Laval once again in highlighting the exceptional contribution our local businesses to the economic health of our community.
Congratulations to all the winners.