Mr. Speaker, today I would like to talk about a hidden gem in my corner of the country.
Nestled in a corner of Malartic Lake, the village of La Motte radiates its warmth across the Abitibi region. The area of La Motte is as big as the Island of Montreal, and we could say the same for the hearts of its 429 residents.
After just one visit to this picturesque village you will see what I mean. Go visit and bask in the warmth of the people of La Motte. Ask them to tell you the legend of the fairy stones. Go feed some sweet apples to Ti-Gars the pony, buy some penny candy and drink in the natural beauty of this little bit of paradise.
We could all learn a little something from the refreshing energy and quiet strength of the people of La Motte.
Today, I have the pleasure of informing the House that La Motte was named best village by the magazine Vivre à la campagne. I hope this achievement will put a spotlight on this gem.