Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud to mark the 110th anniversary of the Cercle de fermières de Plessisville.
It was on November 27, 1915, that Marie-Ange Vallée and some of the village women founded one of the very first farm women's circles in Quebec. This group became one of the founding members of what is now a large family of 34,000 farm women across the province, a group that is also celebrating 110 years of history.
For more than a century, these women have passionately and generously shared their knowledge of traditional textile arts such as weaving, knitting, crochet, quilting, lacemaking, and many other skills that make up our rich heritage. Without farm women, a significant part of our history and our knowledge would no longer exist. With close to 125 members still active in 2025, the Cercle de fermières de Plessisville stands as a key pillar of our community.
To all the farm women of yesterday, today and tomorrow, from Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière and all across Quebec: Thank you for your dedication, your creativity, and your invaluable contribution to Quebec's heritage.