http://www.rds.ca/hockey/chroniques/281190.html
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Two days after his 65th birthday, former Habs head coach and Stanley cup Champion Jacques Demers has received yet another gift. He will be appointed senator by Prime Minister Stephen Harper today at noon.
"I've been contacted for the first time on July 13th by the entourage of the Prime Minister. I've been told that I was one of the potential candidates and have been asked if I was interested. I've answered that I would be honored to become a senator. Mr. Harper has contacted me personally a couple days later." has said the former Canadiens' coach.
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I mean aside from his hockey experience, what possible qualifications could he possibly have? I really wonder what he will do in Parliament Hill, this Senate nomination was completely unexpected.