Mr. Speaker, yesterday Jacques Villeneuve became World Formula 1 Champion.
He is the first Canadian to win this great honour. His father's untimely death robbed him of the opportunity to win this prize. I had the opportunity to participate with Gilles in a competition on a circuit in Canada. He was a formidable driver, as his son is now.
Congratulations to the people of Berthierville, in Quebec. Congratulations to Canada. Congratulations to Jacques Villeneuve, the new world champion.