Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac
September 26, 2019
Sudbury, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac:
“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Jacques Chirac, a great statesman who left his mark on the history of France.
“During a political career spanning more than 40 years, President Chirac devoted himself to helping France and the French people reach their full potential, building a stronger Europe, and advocating for the humanist values shared by France and Canada.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of former President Chirac, and to the French people, who are mourning his loss.”