39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION

EDITED HANSARD • NUMBER 015

The Gala des Lauriers de la PME 

Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages, CPC):  

Mr. Speaker, the fourth Gala des Lauriers de la PME was held here in Ottawa, on the weekend. This prestigious event, organized by the Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité, was an opportunity to recognize the exceptional contribution of minority small and medium size francophone businesses across Canada.

As a member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages, I had the honour of attending that evening and of presenting the award for the “New Businesses” category. I was honoured to present this award to a business located in my riding of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell. Indeed, this year's award went to Hawkesbury's Green Beaver company.

Green Beaver is a company that produces personal care products that are all natural and chemical free. Its business is not only flourishing but it is also working to better our environment and our health.

I want to congratulate the owners of Green Beaver, Alain Ménard and his wife, Karen Clark, on their achievement. You make Glengarry-Prescott-Russell proud.