Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, October 1, we will celebrate the International Day of Older Persons.
Older people play an important role in our lives and their contributions enrich our communities. They are present in all our local volunteer organizations and are always ready to reach out a helping hand. They are the foundations of our families and the embodiment of wisdom and, as such, deserve society's gratitude.
It is essential that the government ensure that all rights of the men and women who have built our society are respected.
I invite all Quebeckers and all Canadians to take this occasion to celebrate the important contribution of older persons to our society and to encourage relationships based on respect and mutual assistance between the generations.