What a sad day that Jim Flaherty died of a massive heart attack today.

April 10, 2014

STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JIM FLAHERTY FROM PREMIER GREG SELINGER

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Flaherty today.

I was fortunate to work with him both when he was minister of finance in Ontario as well as minister of finance for Canada.  He was committed, diligent, hard working and passionate in his convictions and vision for his province and his country.

It is particularly saddening to know that, after serving the public for so long, his untimely passing comes so soon after his retirement as federal finance minister.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Christine and his sons John, Galen and Quinn.

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He served the country well. To a great man, may he rest in peace.