SENATORS’ STATEMENTS — Jean Brisson

Our guest is so important that it took an invitation from two senators to get him here.

Honourable senators, I am a few days late, but I would like to take a moment to mark the ninety-fifth birthday and outstanding career of Jean Brisson, a radio icon in eastern Quebec.

His unmistakable voice has accompanied generations of listeners and forged a unique bond between the airwaves and the hearts of the public.

Over the decades, Jean Brisson has become known for his authenticity, his curiosity and his deep respect for the people he has welcomed to the microphone.

Through powerful interviews, inspiring features and simple, heartfelt conversations, he has created a space where everyone feels heard. His ability to tell stories and ask thought-provoking questions is a testament not only to his immense talent but also to his unwavering passion for his craft.

Over the years, he has interviewed 12 Quebec premiers, 11 Canadian prime ministers and numerous other public figures. There is even a rumour that he spoke with the Queen when she was on her boat sailing off the coast of Rimouski. That’s just a rumour, of course.

Today, with 70 years of experience in radio, the man dubbed “the liveliest host from Québec City to Gaspé” continues to brighten our Saturday mornings on CFYX FM. His career is truly inspiring. He embodies perseverance, longevity and a deep love of radio.

His legacy is immense. He has not only informed and entertained, but also inspired many professionals who have followed in his footsteps.

To borrow a phrase he made famous while hosting the Lutte Grand-Prix, we wish him many more wonderful years on the radio, “God willing.”

Thank you very much.