Mr. Speaker, Quebeckers have a rich, diverse and unique culture. Our creators have produced music, movies, literature and performing arts unlike any others. All these extraordinary works are the fruit of wonderful and visionary pioneers who have captured the spirit of our people. We should thank them every day and celebrate their creations every chance we get.
Unfortunately, it is often when they leave us that we appreciate their contributions and pay tribute to them. We have lost another one of our giants, Abitibi‑Témiscamingue-born Jacques Michel, creator of universally popular and distinctly Québécois songs, such as Pas besoin de frapper, Un nouveau jour va se lever, Amène-toi chez nous and Salut Léon. These works marked Quebec's entry into the modern world. They are monumental.
We thank Mr. Michel for his works, his love of Quebec, his kindness and generosity. On behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I offer our condolences to his family and to all those who loved and admired him. Now, I invite everyone to take five minutes to listen to his music again. Members will thank me for.