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House Hansard - 201

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 201 - May/29/23
The Deputy Speaker
  • May/29/23 11:39:10 a.m.
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It is not question and comment time. It is the turn of the hon. member for Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères to speak. The hon. member for Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères.
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Context: House Hansard - 201 - May/29/23
Mr. Denis Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert, BQ)
  • May/29/23 2:03:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today, we have lost one of the greats. Michel Côté has left us. He always made us laugh and now, leaving us like this, he has broken our hearts. He had a spectacular career, first with Marcel Gauthier and Marc Messier in Broue, the most popular play in Quebec history. A record 6 million people have gone to see it. That is phenomenal. His television hits include Omertà: la Loi du silence and La petite vie; we all cherished Pierre Gauthier and Jean-Lou, two characters who were polar opposites. His movies include Cruising Bar, Liste noire, Le dernier tunnel, C.R.A.Z.Y.—in which I had the honour and privilege of starring alongside him—and De père en flic, to name but a few. He is a giant who has left his mark on generations of Quebeckers, and will continue to do so for a long time to come. Quebec's artistic community has just lost one of its most extraordinary representatives. To his family, friends, loved ones and all Quebeckers, I offer my deepest condolences.
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Context: House Hansard - 201 - May/29/23
Mrs. Sophie Chatel (Pontiac, Lib.)
  • May/29/23 2:14:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today all Quebeckers and Canadians are mourning the loss of a great actor, a creative force, a great man. Michel Côté was the perfect blend of passion and discipline. He was a charming and extremely sensitive person. As an actor, he had great range. He could go from playing Jean-Lou in the sitcom La petite vie to playing Pierre Gauthier in Omertà, not to mention his inspired portrayal of four separate characters in Cruising Bar. On stage, he was one of the pillars of the play Broue, which was performed more than 3,000 times. He was a caring man and a family man. He actually played several father roles, including in that masterpiece of Quebec cinema, the film C.R.A.Z.Y., and in the comedy De père en flic. Michel will remain forever in our hearts.
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