Tributes and dedications are being tweeted to Liberal MP Mauril Belanger….who passed away yesterday.
The MP for Ottawa-Vanier was diagnosed with ALS last year.
Prime Minister Trudeau tweeted, “He was a great friend, tireless MP and brave fighter.”
Mauril Bélanger has passed away. He was a great friend, tireless MP and brave fighter. The entire Parliamentary family mourns his loss.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 17, 2016
Please read my statement on the death of MP Mauril Bélanger: https://t.co/KavFuHagt6
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 17, 2016
Belanger was 61 years old.
With Mauril Belanger’s passing, Canada has lost a fine parliamentarian. He was a principled and passionate defender of progressive values.
— Scott Brison (@scottbrison) August 17, 2016
Sad to learn of Mauril Bélanger’s passing. My condolences to his family. We have lost a man full of passion tonight and we will miss you.
— Dominic LeBlanc (@Min_LeBlanc) August 17, 2016
.@Mauril_Belanger was an example of courage, a man of conviction dedicated to public service. We offer our condolences to family + friends.
— David Johnston (@GGDavidJohnston) August 17, 2016
Saddened to learn of the passing of Mauril Bélanger. Very well-liked and respected colleague. Our condolences to his loved ones.
— Tom Mulcair (@ThomasMulcair) August 17, 2016
A formidable fighter gone way too soon. Thank you for everything, @Mauril_Belanger.
— Stéphane Dion (@HonStephaneDion) August 17, 2016
