Mr. Speaker, democracy has spoken in more than 1,000 municipalities across Quebec.
On behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I would like to congratulate all the mayors and councillors who won last night. I want to wish those who were running for re-election as well as the first-time winners every success in fulfilling their mandate. They can count on the Bloc's friendly co-operation.
I would also like to thank all those who had the courage to run for office but were less fortunate. Their commitment to their fellow citizens and to democracy is crucial, in victory as in defeat. I would also like to thank the citizens who took the time to vote, whether yesterday or during advance polling.
Finally, on a more personal note, I want to highlight the victory of our young former colleague Raphaël Guérard, who was elected mayor of Princeville in the first contested election in over 20 years.
Congratulations, everyone. Long live democracy.