Marc Garneau, RIP.

I had the immense honour and privilege to meet Marc during my ten years as a Liberal party member. I never met more of a gentleman than Marc. Later, I was fortunate enough to be among those who supported his leadership run.

Marc always gave the best of himself, and his daily goal was to do all he possibly could for his country and its people. What a fine public servant.

To his family and all those who loved him and to his many friends, I extend my deepest sympathy for your enormous loss. What a wonderful, warm human being. He will be greatly missed, and the example he set for his fellow parliamentarians will hopefully help guide future parliamentarians when they're elected to office.

Marc is once again on a rendezvous in the sky. He will do us proud this time, as he always has.

À la prochaine, Marc.