Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight the extraordinary work of regional concert presenter Spect'Art Rimouski, which was awarded the Rideau/XM Radio Satellite top concert presenter prize in February at the Capitole de Québec. The award honours Spect-Art's boldness, ingenuity and excellent work in the field of artistic direction.
Spect'Art also received another major award, the 2008 Félix for Quebec performance venue of the year. Many industry stakeholders, including the Réseau des organisateurs de spectacles de l'Est du Québec (ROSEQ), praised the regional concert presenter's contribution and its collaboration with other performing arts organizations.
I, too, would like to congratulate Spect'Art on receiving this award and on everything it has accomplished.