Mr. Speaker, I would like to dedicate my speech today to Douglas Blanchet and Les Pliages Maskinongé, a business in my riding run by the amazing Monia Lacasse.
Mr. Blanchet and the team at Les Pliages Maskinongé have worked together to put smiles on quite a few faces. Mr. Blanchet shared the design for the sled he adapted for people with disabilities with Les Pliages Maskinongé, which was able to manufacture them in greater numbers.
This team was able to meet the growing demand from parents wanting to make sledding, a fun winter pastime, accessible to their children, big and small.
This initiative even has an environmental component, since Ms. Lacasse recycles old skis and wood.
I thank all those involved in this project for sharing some joy during these difficult times.