Madam Speaker, I am immensely pleased to rise today to mark the 70 years of the original chamber of commerce of the north shore, the Manicouagan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The chamber of commerce is a true link between businesses from Pessamit to Godbout, indigenous and non-indigenous communities and the industry, and it has become essential to the socio-economic fabric of Manicouagan. It brings together that which builds and makes the north shore we know and love: innovation, valour and ambition.
To the passionate board of directors, the team that is as dynamic as it is dedicated, and to the visionary entrepreneurs, I say thank you for inviting us every day to work together toward a common goal: To grow the north shore, with its endless economic potential, where our wealth ensures our prosperity and our leadership calls for sustainable development. Thank you for shining bright and for making us shine as well.
As I look forward to celebrating with them all the success of those who are part of the history of the chamber of commerce and those who will ensure its future, at the unforgettable business gala on 19—