Prime Minister pays tribute to the late Jean-Luc Pepin

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today paid tribute to the late Jean-Luc Pepin:

Jean-Luc Pepin was a man of ideas and courage, an outstanding parliamentarian who was always very eloquent in representing the interests of his constituents in the House of Commons.

Jean-Luc Pepin was a remarkable colleague with whom I had the opportunity to serve in Cabinet in two administrations. During his brilliant public career, he stood out because of his ability to tackle the major issues of the day. The prime ministers he served entrusted him with challenging responsibilities, including the co-chairmanship of the Task Force on Canadian Unity in 1977.

Among my many memories of Jean-Luc Pepin, I will remember, above all, his unwavering faith in Canada and its future.

The Prime Minister and Madame Chrétien offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Jean-Luc Pepin.

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