Mr. Speaker, Fernand Daoust, that great Quebec labour leader, resigned as president of the FTQ, Quebec's largest labour congress, last December. He was the secretary general for 20 years and had been president for the past three years.
In February 1994, he became president of the board of directors of the FTQ solidarity fund.
Mr. Daoust is known for having redefined the ties of solidarity between Quebec and Canadian labour movements. In fact, the CLC convention held recently in Toronto ratified a landmark agreement under which the CLC acknowledged the FTQ as an autonomous entity.
Fernand Daoust, who always fought for social justice and the Quebec cause, make a profound impact on Quebec's recent history through his commitment and dedication and deserves our admiration and gratitude. Tomorrow, more than 1,000
members of the labour movement and people from all walks of life will pay tribute to Fernand Daoust.
Fernand, thank you for your tremendous contribution to Quebec society!