Mr. Speaker, I rise today with pride to congratulate Mélissa Bourdon on being named woman farmer of the year in the Montérégie‑Ouest region. From farmwork and fieldwork to financial management and direct sales, Ms. Bourdon is always finding ways to innovate on the farm she manages alongside her father, François. With the strong support of those close to her, and on top of her endless plans and projects, she even finds the time to work as a part-time firefighter in Saint‑Étienne‑de‑Beauharnois and to advocate for the Union des producteurs agricoles. Ms. Bourdon is a smart woman whose passion and commitment will undoubtedly keep her at the forefront of agriculture for many years to come.
Likewise, we applaud Ange‑Marie Delforge for winning the special tribute award. She is known for her straight-talking ways and, above all, her unwavering determination to fight for our agriculture. Long live women's involvement in trade unionism and agriculture, and many thanks to the women farmers of Montérégie‑Ouest.