Mr. Speaker, on a sad note, I rise today to honour a legend of Canada's financial sector.
We have learned that Quebec banker Jacques Ménard passed away Tuesday evening.
Mr. Ménard held many executive positions over the years and chaired the board of directors of Hydro-Québec, the Montreal Stock Exchange, Trans-Canada Options Corporation and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.
Mr. Ménard was president of the Bank of Montreal. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1995. He was a sports fan and the president of the Montreal Expos baseball team.
Jacques Ménard's legacy will live on in Quebec and Canada.
I extend my condolences and those of the House to his family.