Mr. Speaker, today I want to share a heartwarming story.
It is a story from back home in Mansonville about Vladyslav and Yulia. They are two Ukrainians who came here in 2022 to rebuild their lives. Their journey has not been easy. There were complicated processes to navigate and moments of uncertainty along the way, but they never gave up. They hung in there, and most importantly, they found a community that chose to stand by them.
I am thinking of NexKemina, their employer, which has been there for them every step of the way. I am thinking of the Missisquoi-Nord volunteer centre and its director, Mabel Hastings, who welcomed them as if they were part of the family.
The wonderful thing today is that Vladyslav and Yulia can continue working and are now giving back. They are getting involved and are part of our community. When we went to meet them, there were tears, but above all, a great deal of gratitude.
That is the Quebec and Canada we love: a community that sticks together and chooses hope.