Breaking: Liberal MP Jim Carr dies at 71
OTTAWA—Jim Carr, one of the Liberal government’s top Western political lieutenants who served in a series of cabinet posts for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has died after battling cancer for the past three years.After Carr’s death was announced Monday in the House of Commons, Speaker Anthony Rota adjourned the sitting for the rest of the day, by unanimous consent, “out of respect” for the Manitoba MP.from Carr’s family posted on social media said he died peacefully at his home on Monday.
“We want to thank all the doctors, nurses and medical staff for the care Jim received since he was diagnosed and throughout his courageous battle.” Just last week, Carr received on ovation in the House of Commons after his private member’s bill — a proposed law to help build a “green economy” for the Prairies — passed third reading.that day that, though he was “physically not great,” he felt “emotionally really, really solid, and grateful for the chance to continue to contribute to my country.
“My deep condolences to the Carr family and to everybody who’s been touched by the love and respect of the Honourable Jim Carr.”
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