The ex-Transport minister Jacques Daoust died of a STROKE

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Jacques Daoust, introduced himself in politics as a liberal in 2014 in the district of Verdun. He has held the post of minister of Economy, Innovation and Export trade, and minister of Transport from January 2016.

Marc-André Gagnon and
Patrick Bellerose

Thursday, August 3, 2017 09:54

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A week after having suffered a stroke, the former liberal minister Jacques Daoust died last night, at the age of 69 years.

The sad news was announced Thursday morning by his son, on his page Facebook. “To great regret, my father lost his fight last night,” wrote Sébastien Daoust.

Philippe Couillard, who met with farmers in Hébertville-Station, Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean, emphasized that, “with deep sorrow” the death of its former minister. “Jacques Daoust has done a lot for Quebec,” he commented, pointing out in particular its role to help the Bombardier.

“I think we should be grateful to him for his public service”, he added.

Philippe Couillard has also referred to the resignation of Jacques Daoust in controversy as minister last year. “The policy, this is never an easy thing,” said the prime minister.

Great sadness

On the sidelines of a press conference, in Montreal, the minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion, Kathleen Weil, has also testified to his “great sadness”.

“A great man,” said Ms. Weil. I have had the pleasure of sitting right next to Jacques Daoust during the first part of our mandate. A man endearing, a man competent, brilliant, always have a sense of humor, a man that really I enjoyed greatly.”

“We have learned with great sadness, the news of the death of Mr. Daoust”, a-t-on responded to the office of the prime minister, a little earlier.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the family,” said the head of media relations of the prime minister, Charles Robert, our parliamentary Bureau.

As a result of a STROKE

The son of the ex-minister, Sébastien Daoust, had confirmed to our Office of investigation, on the 25th of July last, that her father had suffered a serious stroke.

Jacques Daoust, introduced himself in politics as a liberal in 2014 in the district of Verdun. He has held the post of minister of Economy, Innovation and Export trade, and minister of Transport from January 2016.

As minister of Transport, he has had to deal with the difficult issue of Uber in the taxi industry.

He resigned in August 2016 in the wake of a controversy surrounding the sale of shares of Rona by Investissement Québec.

He had previously held the position of president and chief executive officer of Investissement Québec, from 2006 to 2013.

Mr. Daoust and his son had embarked, in 2012, in a project of winery in Hemmingford. Jacques Daoust will ultimately never had the chance to participate in the marketing of the first bottles of the Vineyards of the Bacchae.

“He has not finished his political project, but he would have liked to finish his project to wine,” said his son, Sébastien Daoust, on the waves of RDI.

Politicians react on the social networks

The death of Jacques Daoust,a man who has done a lot for Quebec,saddens me greatly. My condolences to his family and loved ones

— Philippe Couillard (@phcouillard) August 3, 2017

All my condolences to the friends and family of Jacques Daoust. Our thoughts accompany you.

— Jean-François Lisée (@JFLisee) August 3, 2017

My sympathies to the family of Jacques Daoust.

— François Legault (@francoislegault) August 3, 2017

Sad to hear of the death of a former colleague member of parliament. On behalf of QS, we extend our sincere condolences to the relatives of Jacques Daoust. #polqc

— Manon Massé (@ManonMasse_Qs) August 3, 2017

My most sincere condolences to the family of my former colleague, Mr. Jacques Daoust. My thoughts go out to you. #polqc

— Pierre Arcand (@PierreArcand) August 3, 2017

It is with sadness that I learned of the death of our former colleague, Jacques Daoust.
Sincere condolences to his loved ones and his family.

— Francine Charbonneau (@mille_iles) August 3, 2017

I learned with sadness of the death of my former colleague Jacques Daoust, a man that I enjoyed tremendously. Sincere condolences.

Christine St — Pierre (@stpierre_ch) August 3, 2017

My thoughts are turned today to the family of my former colleague Jacques Daoust, who died during last night.#PLQ #polqc pic.twitter.com/AMBlMHgg01

— Laurent Lessard (@Laurentplq) August 3, 2017

What a sad news! All my condolences to the family, relatives and friends of our former colleague Jacques Daoust.

— Jean Love (@JDAmourofficiel) August 3, 2017

A man of conviction with whom I have had the pleasure of working. My most sincere condolences to the family of Jacques Daoust. #polqc

— Dominique Anglade (@DomAnglade) August 3, 2017

My condolences to the relatives of Jacques Daoust, who died suddenly, businessman and quebec minister who is passionate about economics.

— Melanie Joly (@melaniejoly) August 3, 2017

Sad news this morning. My most sincere condolences to the family of Jacques Daoust. My thoughts are always with you.

— Navdeep Bains (@NavdeepSBains) August 3, 2017

Sad to hear of the death of Jacques Daoust. Sincere sympathies to his family and loved ones.

— DenisCoderre (@DenisCoderre) August 3, 2017

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– With the collaboration of Pierre-Alexandre Maltais and Pascal Dugas Drone