The member for Montarville and president of the National Assembly of Quebec, Nathalie Roy, chaired the very last session in the Salon bleu as we know it, on June 7.
In fact, renovation work aimed at preserving the condition of the premises will be carried out there over the next two years, which will lead the deputies to sit in the Red Room on a temporary basis. This renovation will bring it up to standards in terms of safety and universal accessibility (which will lead to a reconfiguration of the room) as well as a technological modernization essential to carrying out the work.
“Because time leaves its mark, it is our duty to preserve the integrity of this heritage site steeped in history and to integrate technologies that meet current standards. We take this responsibility very seriously,” declared Ms. Roy in a press release.
Triple role
Remember that as President of the National Assembly of Quebec, Ms. Roy fulfills a triple role within the institution. Indeed, it must administer its services, administer and chair its work, as well as represent it on the international scene.
“My duties often take me internationally where I have the chance to participate in major events such as the very first Summit of Presidents of Assembly, for example, which was held in Paris in March . It is a real privilege that I have to represent Quebec during major meetings like this one, which allow me to put forward the values and issues that are dear to Quebecers. »
A memory
In the meantime, it is important to note that on February 14, Ms. Roy became the woman who has held the position of Speaker of the National Assembly of Quebec for the longest time in our parliamentary history. It should also be noted that Ms. Roy is the second woman, after Ms. Louise Harel, to hold this position in 231 years of Quebec parliamentarianism.
Despite the neutrality required by this position, Ms. Roy points out that she remains first and foremost the representative of the citizens of the Montarville constituency in the National Assembly. This is the position she is most proud of, she says. She also invites residents of Boucherville and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville to never hesitate to call her constituency office if they encounter issues with authorities reporting to the Quebec government.
Furthermore, Ms. Roy reminds her citizens that the Parliament of Quebec will be accessible to the public all summer. From June to September, a variety of free activities will be presented, as well as menus celebrating the flavors of Quebec through its restaurants. All the details related to the proposed activities can be found on the website of the National Assembly of Quebec at assnat.qc.ca.
