I just wanted to note the passing of former Ottawa M.P., and former speaker of the House of Commons Lloyd Francis.

I'd met him a couple of times, and he was an interesting man with a lot of ideas. He will be missed by many of those involved in Liberal politics in Ottawa.

He also served as Ambassador to Portugal under Mulroney, which speaks to how well liked and respected he was on both sides of the house.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Lloyd_Francis

   

I met Mr. Francis on a couple of occasions after he left the Speaker's Chair. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and served Canada and Canadians long and well.