Mr. Speaker, this weekend, Beauce was deeply shaken by a serious accident involving a bus carrying a group of young cadets.
Sadly, Xavier Landry Rousseau, a 13-year-old cadet from Scott, unfortunately lost his life. Several other teenagers were injured, some seriously. This tragedy has devastated families, loved ones and the entire community, including the greater cadet family. In these difficult times, our thoughts are with the young boy's family, the injured teens, and all the cadets, officers and instructors affected by this tragedy.
I also want to acknowledge the first responders, police officers, firefighters and medical staff for their outstanding work and quick response. On behalf of the people of Beauce, I offer my deepest sympathy to Xavier's family, the young cadets, their loved ones and the entire Beauce community.