Wednesday, May 2, 2018 · sitting No. 290

Commons mourns sudden death of Conservative MP Gord Brown

The House of Commons devoted its sitting to tributes following the sudden passing of Conservative MP Gord Brown earlier in the morning. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer informed members of the death and thanked Parliamentary Protective Service staff for their response. Liberal MP Wayne Easter extended condolences to Brown's wife Claudine and sons Chance and Tristan on behalf of the Liberal caucus.

New Democratic MP Brian Masse highlighted Brown's focus on his constituents and his collegial approach across party lines. Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin noted that Brown's death occurred while he was serving the public.

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Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval conveyed condolences from leader Martine Ouellet and recalled the fragility of life after the sudden loss.

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Green Party MP Elizabeth May described Brown as collegial and friendly despite his firm Conservative views and expressed shock at his death at age 57.

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