Mr. Speaker, this Sunday is Father's Day, so I would like to take a moment today to wish a happy Father's Day to all of the fathers in our lives.
I am thinking about all my colleagues in the House who have to balance their work as an MP and being a father. We know that it is not always easy.
I am thinking about my staff in Louis-Saint-Laurent: Yves has five beautiful children and many grandchildren already, and Boris is a new dad who could not be more proud of his beautiful little girl.
Mr. Speaker, I hope that you will be able to celebrate with George and Molly on Sunday.
Of course, I am especially thinking about my father, Germain, who has always been a positive force in my life. My father was there for my sister, brother and me, but he was also there for hundreds of children in need at the youth centres where he worked as a psychoeducator during his career.
Mr. Speaker, my father taught me to be a better person and to do the right thing. Even more importantly, he taught me never to judge others and to always have an open heart and acknowledge the kindness of those around me.
Dad, I love you. When I dream about angels tonight, you will be in the front row.
Happy Father's Day.