Mr. Speaker, on August 8, a great woman became the pride of Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer and of all Quebeckers.
Maude Charron won the silver medal in the 59‑kilogram event at the Paris Olympics after lifting a total weight of 236 kilos. With her family on hand to support her, this weightlifter from La Mitis achieved a second victory after her gold medal win at the 2021 Tokyo Games. This made her the second Canadian weightlifter to ever win an Olympic gold medal.
Her efforts and her journey are an inspiration to all of eastern Quebec, which watched her feat of strength in awe. She certainly captured the hearts of people in the regions when she took a swig of Quebec maple syrup just before her performance. Some people provide daily inspiration with their resilience and audacity. Maude Charron is one of them.
I congratulate Maude and thank her for everything. The people of Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia are proud of her.