In pictures: In memory of Paul Desmarais
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and former French president Nicolas Sarkozy are among dignitaries who pay tribute to business tycoon
A portrait of Canadian business leader Paul Desmarais is displayed before the start of a commemorative ceremony at the Nortre-Dame Basilica in Montreal on Dec. 3, 2013. Desmarais, former head of the Power Corporation financial group and ranked as the 4th richest person in Canada, passed away October 8, 2013, at the age of 86.Christinne Muschi/Reuters
Jacqueline Desmarais, widow of Paul Desmarais, is accompanied by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy as they arrive at the memorial service.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Stephen Harper with his wife, Laureen.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney and his wife, Mila.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Former U.S. secretary of state James Baker with his wife, Susan.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Paul Desmarais Jr. with his family.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Andre Desmarais, Paul Desmarais’s older son, arrives with his spouse, France Chretien Desmarais.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin and his wife, Sheila.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien and his wife, Aline.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Canadian businessman and philanthropist Peter Munk.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press