Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues, I would like to pay tribute to Marc Simoneau, a legendary sportscaster who recently passed away.
Mr. Simoneau ruled the airwaves in Quebec sports and thrilled fans of the Quebec Nordiques. A noble and respectful man, he had a special ability to develop a connection with his audience. He worked countless hours to make sure he was delivering quality programming.
After his career in journalism ended, Mr. Simoneau moved on to municipal politics. He was elected as councillor in the Beauport borough of Quebec City in 2005, and he held that position until his death.
We offer our condolences to his friends and immediate family, who stood by him while he battled cancer. We want to let them know what a profound impact Marc Simoneau had on Quebec and on everyone he encountered.