Mr. Speaker, I again hear the Minister of Transport starting up his insulting comments.
A pillar of the sovereignist movement, Jacques Parizeau also rebuilt the Parti Quebecois in the aftermath of a particularly difficult period. It is in large part due to him that Quebecers will soon have their own country.
A man of integrity and profound convictions, he has never doubted the necessity of sovereignty for the people of Quebec.
Mr. Parizeau, the people of Quebec will never forget your efforts to finally bring Quebec recognition within the family of nations. You will now be acknowledged, along with René Lévesque, as one of the great builders of the country of Quebec.