Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Monique Bastarache, who teaches history and law at Polyvalente Louis-J.-Robichaud in Shediac, New Brunswick, on receiving the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence.
Monique and her family live in Cocagne, Kent County, I have known her and her extended family for a number of years. They are all devoted to their community and volunteer for numerous charitable causes.
I have had an opportunity in recent years to visit her classes and see for myself just how dynamic and devoted a teacher she is.
Monique Bastarache is most deserving of this important recognition by the Prime Minister and we are very proud of her.