Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy yesterday presented the Medal of the National Assembly posthumously to Nicole Martin, who died on February 19, 2019.

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Quebec City, October 1, 2019 - Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications, presented the Medal of the National Assembly posthumously yesterday to Nicole Martin, who passed away on February 19, 2019. This ceremony took place in the presence of Mrs. Martin's parents and friends.

The Quebec government wanted to emphasize concretely, by the presentation of this medal, how all Quebec was attached to this great lady of the song, who has accumulated no less than 50 years of career.

The Medal of the National Assembly is given by the deputies of the Assembly, in recognition of, in particular to persons having distinguished themselves either personally or professionally.

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"Nicole Martin was an icon of the popular song, whose unforgettable success will resonate long in our ears. This great interpreter knew how to procure, by her pure and sumptuous voice, vibrant emotions to her audience. A woman with a free and independent spirit, she built her work and made her way as a producer, always with the ability to touch us deeply. "

Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications

(Source: mcc.gouv.qc.ca)