Debates of the Senate (Hansard)
Debates of the Senate (Hansard)
1st Session, 37th Parliament,
Volume 139, Issue 11
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
The Honourable Dan Hays, Speaker
THE SENATE
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
The Senate met at 2 p.m., the Speaker in the Chair.
Prayers.
The Late Honourable Gildas L. Molgat
Announcement of Death
The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, there will be an opportunity for us to express ourselves later, but at this time I extend deepest sympathies on behalf of all senators and all associated with this place to Mrs. Allison Molgat, Anne, Mathurin and their entire family.
Honourable senators, out of respect for our deceased colleague and former Speaker, the Honourable Senator Molgat, I ask you to rise and join with me in a moment of silence.
Honourable senators then stood in silent tribute.
[Translation]
Hon. Fernand Robichaud (Deputy Leader of the Government): Honourable senators, I move, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kinsella, that the Senate do now adjourn.
The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, out of respect for the late Honourable Gildas L. Molgat, the Senate will now adjourn.
The Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m.