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Retirement Congratulations

During Statements by Members, members marked personal and regional occasions. Shannon Miedema of the Liberals congratulated Linda Wilson on her retirement after 40 years working with vulnerable people in Halifax, including more than 11 years leading Shelter Nova Scotia. Alexis Deschênes of the Bloc Québécois marked Gaspé Day, speaking about the people of her region and the closeness of the community there.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Shannon Miedema

Liberal
“I want to congratulate Linda Wilson on her retirement. She spent 40 years helping vulnerable people in Halifax, including over 11 years running Shelter Nova Scotia.”
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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize an exceptional Haligonian, someone who has had a long and storied career supporting some of our most vulnerable residents. Since 1985, Linda Wilson has dedicated her career to organizations that have significant community impact. From early career roles to senior leadership positions, and with over 40 years of service, her impact is lasting. She had five years at Adsum House, eight years with Phoenix Youth Programs, 16 years at HomeBridge Youth Society and now over 11 years as the CEO of Shelter Nova Scotia, where she is overseeing the charitable, not-for-profit organization that supports 1,500 Haligonians navigating times of crisis and transition through residential, trustee and outreach programs annually. This summer, Linda will officially step into her next chapter, which is retirement. I wish her all the best and some much-deserved rest. On behalf of all Haligonians, I ask the members of the House to celebrate this remarkable woman.

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Alexis Deschênes

Bloc Québécois

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“Today is Gaspé Day. I am celebrating the people of my region and how close and caring our community is.”
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Mr. Speaker, today is Gaspé Day, a day to celebrate the region that I love. The landscapes there are breathtaking, but let us talk instead about the people back home and, above all, about the bond that unites us. Loneliness is taking a toll on society, but the Gaspé is an exception. Back home, when I see an ambulance go by, my heart sinks as I wonder who has run into some misfortune. Back home, I only ever honk my horn to get my friends’ attention when I pass by their house and they are puttering around their yard. Back home, the cashier at the grocery store comments on what people buy and sometimes shares recipes. Back home, my son plays hockey with the son of my childhood friend, whose father coached us 30 years ago. Back home, we love to tease each other, laughing as we look back on our own clumsy mistakes. It is as if the Gaspé Peninsula, with its sea, mountains and rivers, seeps into our souls and makes us better people, not perfect, but cheerful and warm-hearted. Since June 4 is Gaspé Day, I encourage everyone to let a little bit of Gaspé into their hearts.

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