Demers became Senator
Two days after celebrating his 65th birthday, Mr Jacques Demers has received another gift. He was appointed Senator by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
“I was contacted for the first time July 13 by a person in the entourage of Prime Minister. This last I said I was one of the choice of Mr. Harper and he wanted to know if I were concerned. I said I’d be honored to hold this position. Mr. Harper I subsequently contacted a few days later “, said Demers.
Former Canadian driver will not be the first representative of the sporting world to access the Senate in Ottawa.
Jacques Villeneuve
This presentation includes the former Canadiens forward, Frank Mahovlich, and alpine ski champion Nancy Greene.
In addition to Jacques Demers, the Prime Minister announced the appointment of eight other Canadians. The new senators should make it possible to advance the legislation against crimes, important in the eyes of Stephen Harper, but are currently blocked in the Senate.
This appointment will be a great accomplishment for Demers, who has always worked hard to achieve his ends.
“If you look at my life, I have not been easy and there, in 2009 I was appointed senator. It is an incredible journey, almost impossible for some.”
“I always worked hard in life. In a first step to becoming a coach. Subsequently, in the communications world. I was able to demonstrate that despite a limited education, can do good things. Hopefully I’ll be an example for people who have great difficulty, “suggested that won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1993.
During 2005, Demers has launched his autobiography in which he confessed his functional illiteracy.
“I worked so hard in the last four years to improve my writing and my reading. Suddenly, I was appointed senator. It is simply incredible.”
Also at RDS
Even if it is a little busier, Demers still retain its role as an analyst of Canadiens games on RDS.
“I learned the news to my bosses (Gerry Frappier and Domenic Vannelli) and they are willing to work with me. There are obviously some days where I will be away to be in Ottawa, but we will organize. ”
An inspired by Gerry Frappier
“I am very happy for Jacques. I am so proud for him that I hardly find the words,” said President and CEO of Network Sports, Gerry Frappier. I think it’s great to see a man to whom nothing has been given in life, reach this culminating point in his career. He has done things by itself and it’s great that he gets recognition of this magnitude. ”
“It is a model for people. No matter where you come from and what social background you come, you can move up and succeed in life,” said CEO of RDS.
The appointment of former coach is also good news for RDS, which now a senator in its ranks. “It’s rewarding for the company. It’s motivating for all employees who rub for years. When Jacques goes, everyone is smiling and everyone respects him greatly. I’m glad he remains our service because it continues to inspire employees and the public. ”
Other Canadians elected to the rank of senators Claude Carignan (Quebec), Judith Seidman (Quebec), Doug Finley (Ontario), Linda Frum Sokolowski (Ontario), Kelvin K. Ogilvie (Nova Scotia), Dennis Patterson (Nunavut), Don Plett (Manitoba) and Carolyn Stewart Olsen (New Brunswick).