Mr. Speaker, journalist Michel Auger of the Journal de Montréal and the Journal de Québec was attacked last Thursday. Immediately expressions of sympathy poured out across Canada in reaction to the horror of this attempted murder of an honest worker concerned with keeping the public properly informed.
Michel Auger was the victim of an act that makes no sense in a democratic society where the public has a right to information, where law prevails in fact.
My remarks are directed primarily at Mr. Auger to let him know of our support and our hope for his speedy recovery.
We wish you a quick recovery, Mr. Auger, in the assurance that you will be able to return to the job that you love and do with such love, professionalism and diligence.
The Canadian public hopes you may recover your health quickly. Your colleagues have continued to express their support for you since the attempt took place. You must no doubt find this very moving.
In our own way, we in parliament offer the same support. We wish you back among us very soon.