Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak about the retirement in December of an outstanding parliamentary interpreter, Daniel Poliquin. I was unable to pay tribute to him when he retired because of an unfortunate proroguing of Parliament. Therefore, I would like to do so now.
We all know Daniel for his work, often difficult work, in this place over the past 18 years. However, Daniel has also made a name for himself as an author.
Daniel was twice a finalist for the Governor General's literary prize. In 2004, he was made a member of the Order of Canada and in 2006, the University of Ottawa awarded him an honorary doctorate.
Daniel, I hope you will enjoy your retirement to the fullest and that you will spoil us with other tales for our reading pleasure.
On behalf of all the House, we thank Mr. Poliquin for allowing us to be understood when we perhaps were not quite clear.