Mr. Speaker, almost three weeks ago, New Brunswick and Canada bid farewell to the Hon. Louis J. Robichaud.
The people of New Brunswick were deeply moved by his passing. P'tit Louis, as he was affectionately called, represented the riding of Kent in the legislative assembly, and I have the honour of representing that region in this House. Louis Robichaud spent his life as a lawyer, premier and senator fighting for social and economic justice and very successfully too.
At his funeral, Robert Pichette spoke for all Canadians when he said that Louis Robichaud exemplified vision, passion and courage throughout his life. I could not agree more.
I know all members join me in expressing our deepest sympathies to his wife Jacqueline and to all the members of his wonderful family.