Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise in the House to highlight Senator Jacques Demers's induction into the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame.
True to his reputation for overcoming any obstacle, Mr. Demers wanted to be in Terrebonne to accept this honour.
For all Canadians experiencing family, educational or health challenges, Jacques Demers has been and continues to be a great source of inspiration, pride and, above all, hope. He was always smiling, as is typical of someone with an unflinchingly positive outlook on life and a firm belief that no challenge is too great.
I invite my colleagues to congratulate Jacques, to thank him for continuing to inspire us, and to wish him a quick recovery.
Go, Jacques, go.