Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today paid tribute to the
outstanding military career of the late Jean Victor Allard:
"I was saddened to learn of the death of Jean Victor Allard,
who I have known personally for many years. He was once the most
senior francophone in the Canadian military, and as such, he served
as a role model to many others. As the Chief of Defence Staff
who oversaw the unification of the forces, he demonstrated strong
leadership during a very important period.
Aline and I extend our condolences to the family and friends
of the late Jean Victor Allard."
