Ms Annick Papillon, MP:

I will say a few words. I thank the Vice Chairman and members for receiving us. It is a pleasure to be here. As my colleagues said we have shared values and shared historical roots. I am from Quebec city, which has a long association with Ireland. I am aware that Quebec has sent missions to Europe to help deal with youth unemployment by offering them jobs in Quebec. We have sent missions to France and Belgium. The Irish are coming to Quebec, perhaps because they know we have a shared history and many there have Irish blood in them. I represent the Opposition, and the leader of the New Democratic Party, NDP, has Irish roots.

We are interested in discussing many topics, including jobs and economic growth. I look forward to further conversations.