Marie-France Lalonde, Orléans
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“I want to congratulate the 1,871 high school graduates in Orléans. I also want to congratulate Sara Siddiqi for winning a national award for her work as a medical student.”
“Madam Speaker, from June 17 to 25, exactly 1,871 students from eight high schools in Orléans will be celebrating their graduation, one of the most important milestones in their academic journey. This journey is marked by perseverance, growth and success. They have acquired the tools they need for the next stage of their lives. It is always quite inspiring to personally sign each of their certificates. I want to congratulate each of them. They did it. I want to congratulate all of them on their success. Additionally, I would like to recognize Orléans resident Sara Siddiqi, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Ottawa and recipient of the 2026 Learner Changemaker Award from the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. Through her leadership, she has advanced student support, equity and inclusion and strong clinical care across Canada. I congratulate Sara and thank her for inspiring us all.”
Madam Speaker, from June 17 to 25, exactly 1,871 students from eight high schools in Orléans will be celebrating their graduation, one of the most important milestones in their academic journey. This journey is marked by perseverance, growth and success. They have acquired the tools they need for the next stage of their lives. It is always quite inspiring to personally sign each of their certificates. I want to congratulate each of them. They did it. I want to congratulate all of them on their success. Additionally, I would like to recognize Orléans resident Sara Siddiqi, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Ottawa and recipient of the 2026 Learner Changemaker Award from the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. Through her leadership, she has advanced student support, equity and inclusion and strong clinical care across Canada. I congratulate Sara and thank her for inspiring us all.