Madam Speaker, I rise in the House to mark the 50th anniversary of the Maison des jeunes de Boucherville, or MDJ.
It all started in 1973 when a group of young people dreamed of a opening a youth centre in Boucherville. The community granted their wish, and it was such a success that the facilities have expanded and modernized several times.
Today, more than 1,200 young people from Boucherville regularly visit the MDJ, not to mention all those who participate in its many activities. I myself was a big fan of Pendragon's live action role playing games when I was a teenager.
I would like to congratulate the director, Marie-Claude Malo, who was once my day camp counsellor, Carole Chamberland, chair of the board of directors, and everyone who has made La Piaule a place for young people to meet, share, listen, support, and, above all, get involved over the years.
I wish the MDJ a happy 50th anniversary.