Mr. Speaker, today's lunch was the most beautiful meal of the year in Drummondville, as a hearty traditional Christmas dinner was offered to Tablée populaire regulars by the team at the legendary Le Roy Jucep restaurant, where, as we all know, poutine was invented.
This is the third year that Laurent Proulx and Léonie Nadeau have invited local politicians and business people to help their generous team by becoming servers for a day. It is hard to put into words just how special this moment is, not only for those who are being pampered, since these are people who do not have it easy in general, but also for those who are coming together to offer a moment of happiness to the less fortunate. A total of 120 meals were served today, 120 meals that brought a smile to someone's face, put a little twinkle in their eyes, or warmed their heart.
I would like to thank Laurent and Léonie for highlighting the indispensable mission of the Tablée populaire through their generous gift, which shows that Drummondville's got heart. We have a heart, and it is in the right place.