Mr. Speaker, we just heard that renowned Quebec singer Pauline Julien passed away.
While we knew she was very ill, her death caught us all by surprise. Pauline Julien was a greatly admired performing artist. We are saddened by her death, especially on this International Music Day.
Everyone in Quebec mourns her loss. She will be remembered as an artist and a woman who loved the French language and Quebec popular song. Pauline Julien personified Quebec, as a dynamic, generous woman who shared her enthusiasm for the development of the francophone and Quebec culture.
I want to extend our condolences and sympathy to all members of her family and all her friends. We share their pain and sorrow over the loss of this great lady.