Mr. Speaker, the city of Saint‑Basile‑le‑Grand is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Saint‑Basile‑le‑Grand is one of four communities that make up the riding of Montarville, which it is my honour and pleasure to represent in the House.
Back in the 19th century, local inhabitants, led by a man named Basile Daigneault, requested their own parish, and their request was granted in 1870. One year later, the municipality was founded. Both the parish and the municipality were named Saint‑Basile‑le‑Grand after the illustrious doctor and father of the Catholic church, but also as a nod to the man who had played such an important role in the community's development and would become its first mayor.
Now home to a great community, Saint‑Basile‑le‑Grand will be celebrating its 150-year history. A full slate of events, designed with the public health situation in mind, will soon be announced. I am sure the people of Saint‑Basile‑le‑Grand will be in the mood to celebrate after months of lockdown. I wish them a fantastic 150th anniversary.