Mr. Speaker, this morning we received some very sad news. Marc Gélinas passed away following a lengthy illness.
Marc Gélinas was an artist with many talents. We knew him as a singer and songwriter, and through his work in the theatre and television. As a singer and songwriter, he produced 300 titles, 33 forty-fives, 13 albums and two compact discs. He gave us such well-loved songs as La Ronde , Aide-toi et le ciel t'aidera and the Montreal Expos theme song.
As an actor, he made a name for himself in the series Beau temps, mauvais temps , Les Berger and Kilomètre/heure . His talent can still be appreciated in the series L'or , which is currently being broadcast on Radio-Canada.
Marc Gélinas has left us with a rich cultural legacy, but we share the pain that his friends and family are feeling. On behalf of my colleagues and myself, I would like to offer them our most sincere condolences.