Madam Speaker, today, I rise to thank all those who ensure that French continues to be used in this supposedly bilingual institution. I am talking about the interpreters.
Being an interpreter is a challenging but rewarding job. They need to work online, because of the pandemic has made that job a lot tougher. Many of our interpreters are dealing with cognitive fatigue and auditory injuries. I have repeatedly talked up this fascinating job to Noémie, a young translation student who is very close to me.
I greatly admire the interpreters for the resilience, dedication and professionalism they have shown to this day. They chose this profession because they love it, and I hope they will stay the course despite the challenges associated with the hybrid Parliament. The entire Bloc Québécois team and I are extremely grateful for all that they do, and we look forward to continue working with them.