October is both Latin American and German Heritage Month

As we transition to the fall season, I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful colours it brings.

On Sept. 30, we marked the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, where we paused to reflect on the journey towards reconciliation and the road ahead, in memory of the thousands of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children who never returned home.

October marks Women’s History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the amazing women and young girls in our community who work tirelessly to advance women’s rights and promote gender equality.

October is also Latin American and German
Heritage Months, as well as the Canadian Islamic
History Month. This is a chance for us to learn more about the many significant achievements and contributions these vibrant communities bring to our community of Orléans.

We celebrated World Teacher’s Day on Oct. 5. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the extraordinary teachers in Orléans and recognize their hard work and professionalism in supporting our students. You are contributing to their success towards a bright future.

Moreover, I am pleased to see the Federal Government investing in Canadians and members of our community such as seniors and families. Since the implementation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) more than 3,936 residents in Orléans without dental insurance have now access to the oral health care they need.

Additionally, a total of $91.2M has been provided to eligible families in Orléans through the Canadian Child Benefit (CCB), providing support to more than 25,960 children. The next CCB payment goes out on October 18th.

Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. As Small Business Week will be celebrated from Oct. 20-26 this year, I want to recognize small businesses for thriving in our community and especially thank you, Orléans, for supporting them.

On a local note, I am asking for your support in voting for our Orléans winner of the Québec version The Voice, Sophie Grenier, who has been nominated at the Gala de l’ADISQ 2024. Let’s come together as a community and vote for her at vote.adisq.com in the two categories she is nominated for: “Révélation de l’année” and “Ma première nomination”.

Lastly, I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. It always feels good to show gratitude and take a moment to appreciate quality time with our family and friends.