Mr. Speaker, one of Quebec's artists from Abitibi—Témiscamingue, Richard Desjardins, recently received three Félix awards at the ADISQ gala.
Now the Académie Charles Cros, a French institution made up of experts in music, culture, media and sound recording, has just awarded him the Grand Prix de la Francophonie.
Richard Desjardins was selected for this award for his poetic texts and also for his tenderness, passion and heartfelt commitment.
Richard Desjardins is a talented musician, author, composer, singer songwriter and socially committed citizen active in defending the causes he believes in.
The Bloc Québécois congratulates this great poet from Abitibi—Témiscamingue on his successes.