Commemorative Ceremony in Memory of the Honourable Paul G. Desmarais
The Honourable Paul G. Desmarais was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 1986, after being invested as Officer in 1978.
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Many Canadian and foreign dignitaries attend the ceremony.
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The ceremony concluded with a concert from the Orchestre Métropolitain and the Choeur de l'Orchestre Métropolitain conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
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Jacqueline Desmarais (centre), wife of Paul G. Desmarais, was accompanied by her daughters Sophie (left) and Louise (right) for the family eulogy.
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Former Prime Minister of Canada the Honourable Brian Mulroney (1984-1993) was the last one to speak about how Paul G. Desmarais was a remarkable Canadian.
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The Honourable James Baker III, who served as Secretary of State during the George H. W. Bush administration (1989-1992), spoke fondly of his professional relationship with Paul G. Desmarais.
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Former President of France Nicolas Sarkozy (2007-2012) talked about the special friendship he developed with Paul G. Desmarais.
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Former Prime Minister of Canada the Honourable Jean Chrétien (1993-2003) honoured this great Canadian businessman.
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The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, paid tribute to Paul G. Desmarais.
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On December 3, 2013, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston attended a commemorative ceremony for the late Paul G. Desmarais, P.C., C.C., O.Q.
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The ceremony was held at the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal.
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