Mr. Speaker, with the death of Solange Chaput-Rolland at the age of 82, Canada has lost a great woman.
Mrs. Chaput-Rolland lived her life with a passion. She was very interested in public affairs and was a journalist, an MNA, a senator and an author.
She came to our attention through her involvement in the periodical Point de vue , as a member of the Pépin-Robarts Commission on Canadian Unity, and as a writer of the television series Monsieur le ministre .
Solange Chaput-Rolland was deeply attached to Quebec and to Canada.
Because of her commitment and her outstanding achievements, she was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada and of the Ordre national du Québec.
Her contribution to the development of Canada was remarkable. She deserves our complete respect.
I wish to offer my condolences to the family of Solange Chaput-Rolland and to all the Quebecers and Canadians who mourn her passing.