Former Ontario Premier David Peterson confirmed the death to The Canadian Press, saying his brother Jim had a heart attack at his farm on Friday
Jim Peterson, a long-time member of Parliament from Toronto and former Liberal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 82.
David Peterson described his brother as generous, well-respected and accomplished, adding his wife remains strong as she faces a difficult loss. The one-time lawyer also served as federal minister of international trade under former prime minister Paul Martin.
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