Madam Speaker, I also want to pay tribute to Paul Tardif, a former member of this House.
Mr. Tardif was not a member of Parliament in 1978, when I was elected, because he did not run in that election, but I clearly remember his good reputation as a member who represented his riding well and he was well respected by everyone here.
He was first elected in a 1959 byelection and re-elected in 1962, 1963 and 1965, while John Diefenbaker was in power. If I am not mistaken, he was deputy speaker of this House for a time.
On behalf of my party, I wish to extend my condolences to his family and to his many friends.