It was an absolute pleasure to present a congratulatory certificate to Ottawa paramedics François Jacques and Stephen Welsh for both being awarded the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery this year.

This week, I had the absolute honour of recognizing Mélanie Routhier Boudreau for being named a Member of the Order of La Pléiade this year.

Last week, MPP Stephen Blais visited several schools in Orléans to congratulate all of the teachers and staff who were recently awarded a Director of Education Commendation Award from the Ottawa Catholic School Board.