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December 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Hon. Elaine McCoy, former Senator, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2020. A link to Mrs. McCoy’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Elaine McCoyDecember 18, 2020
We were very saddened to learn of the passing of an honorary member, Mr. Peter Dobell, on December 18, 2020. Mr. Dobell was made an honorary member of CAFP in 2006 in recognition of his near four decades of support…
Read more Mr. Peter DobellDecember 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Hon. Alfonso Gagliano , former MP, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. A link to Mr. Gagliano’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Alfonso GaglianoDecember 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Claude Castonguay, former Senator, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. A link to Mr. Castonguay’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Claude CastonguayDecember 5, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Hon. Ronald Irwin, former MP, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. A link to Mr. Irwin’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Ron IrwinNovember 4, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Robert Peterson, former Senator, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. A link to Mr. Peterson’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Robert PetersonOctober 28, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Don Mazankowski, former MP, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. A link to Mr. Mazankowski’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Right Hon. Don MazankowskiOctober 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. David Braley, former Senator, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. A link to Mr. Braley’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. David BraleyOctober 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Stanley Schumacher, former MP, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. A link to Mr. Schumacher’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Stanley SchumacherOctober 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Georges C. Lachance, former MP, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. A link to Mr. Lachance’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Georges C. LachanceOctober 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Nick Taylor, former Senator, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. A link to Mr. Taylor’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Nick TaylorSeptember 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Suzanne Tremblay , former MP, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. A link to Ms. Tremblay’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Ms. Suzanne TremblaySeptember 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Hon. Brenda Robertson, former Senator, passed away on September 23, 2020. Mrs. Robertson’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to her parliamentary service can be found…
Read more The Hon. Brenda RobertsonSeptember 19, 2020
The Rt. Hon. John Napier Wyndham Turner, former Prime Minister, passed away on September 19, 2020. Book of Condolence Following the passing of the Right Honourable John Napier Wyndham Turner, P.C., C.C., Q.C., former Parliamentarians are invited to submit an…
Read more The Rt. Hon. John Turner, P.C., C.C., Q.C.August 30, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Ralph Ferguson, former MP, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. A link to Mr. Ferguson’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Honourable Ralph FergusonAugust 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Laverne Lewycky, former MP, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. A link to Mr. Lewycky parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Laverne LewyckyJuly 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Bernard Cleary, former MP, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. A link to Mr. Cleary’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Bernard ClearyJuly 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Jim Abbott, former MP, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. A link to Mr. Abbott’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Jim AbbottJune 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Andrée Champagne, former Senator, passed away on June 6, 2020. Mrs. Champagne’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mrs. Champagne’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Andrée ChampagneMay 30, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Michel Gauthier, former MP, passed away on May 30, 2020. A link to Mr. Gauthier’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Michel Gauthier
April 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Aileen Carroll, former MP, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2020. A link to Mrs. Carroll’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Aileen CarrollApril 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Romuald Rodrigue, former MP, passed away on April 19, 2020. A link to Mr. Rodrigue’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Romuald RodrigueApril 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Murray Dorin , former MP, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. A link to Mr. Dorin’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Murray DorinApril 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Marke Raines, former MP, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. A link to Mr. Raine’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Marke RainesMarch 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Harry Chadwick, former MP, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020. A link to Mr. Chadwick’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Harry ChadwickMarch 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Yoine Goldstein, former Senator, passed away on March 18, 2020. Mr. Goldstein’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Goldstein’s parliamentary service can be…
Read more The Hon. Yoine GoldsteinMarch 4, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mrs. Jean Payne, former MP, passed away on Wednesday, March 04, 2020. A link to Mrs. Payne’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mrs. Jean PayneMarch 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Réginald Bélair, former MP, passed away on Tuesday, March 03, 2020. A link to Mr. Bélair’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Réginald BélairFebruary 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable David P. Smith, former Senator, passed away on February 26, 2020. Mr. Smith’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Smith’s parliamentary service can…
Read more The Hon. David P. Smith, P.C, Q.C.February 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that honorary member, Mrs. Lenore Dinsdale, passed away on February 25, 2020. Mrs. Dinsdale’s many accomplishments may be found here.
Read more Mrs. Lenore DinsdaleFebruary 24, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable John Lang Nichol, former Senator, passed away on February 24 , 2020. Mr. Nichol’s obituary may be found here. Here is a link to Mr. Nichol’s parliamentary…
Read more The Hon. John Lang NicholFebruary 17, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Georges Villeneuve, former MP, passed away on February 17, 2020. A link to Mr. Villeneuve’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Georges VilleneuveFebruary 17, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Blaine Thacker, former MP, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. A link to Mr. Thacker’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Blaine Thacker, Q.C.February 13, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Charles Hubbard, former MP, passed away on February 12, 2020. A link to Mr. Hubbard’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. Charles HubbardJanuary 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Siegfried John Enns, former MP, passed away on January 25, 2020. A link to Mr. Enns’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Siegfried John EnnsJanuary 24, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Maurice Johnson, former MP, passed away on January 24, 2020. A link to Mr. Johnson’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Maurice JohnsonJanuary 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Jean-Noël Tremblay, former MP, passed away on January 23, 2019. A link to Mr. Tremblay’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Jean-Noël TremblayJanuary 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, John Crosbie, former MP, passed away on January 10, 2020. A link to Mr. Crosbie’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. John CrosbieJanuary 9, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Leo Kolber, former Senator passed away on January 8, 2020. Mr. Kolber’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Kolber’s parliamentary service…
Read more The Hon. Leo KolberDecember 28, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Léonce Mercier, former Senator passed away on December 27, 2019. Mr. Mercier’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Mercier’s parliamentary service can…
Read more The Honourable Léonce MercierDecember 12, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Jean Bazin, former Senator passed away on December 12, 2019. Mr. Bazin’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Bazin’s parliamentary service can be…
Read more The Honourable Jean Bazin, Q.C.November 26, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Gerald Regan, former MP, passed away on November 26, 2019. A link to Mr. Regan’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Honourable Gerald ReganNovember 22, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Michael Breaugh, former MP, passed away on November 22, 2019. A link to Mr. Breaugh’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Michael Breaugh
November 15, 2019
Includes: Dinner with the Hon. Jean Charest Meet your 2019 Board DSA: Marlene Catterall Geoff Scott pranks a braggart
Read more Beyond The Hill – Fall 2019October 23, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, George Proud, former MP, passed away on October 23, 2019. A link to Mr. Proud’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. George ProudOctober 8, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, The Hon. Raymond Squires, former Senator, passed away on October 8, 2019. Mr. Squires’ many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Squries’ parliamentary service can be…
Read more The Hon. Raymond SquiresOctober 4, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Bill McKnight, former MP, passed away on October 4, 2019. A link to Mr. McKnight’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Hon. William (Bill) McKnightOctober 3, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable John M. Buchanan, former Senator passed away on October 3, 2019. Mr. Buchanan’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Mr. Buchanan’s parliamentary service can…
Read more The Honourable John M. BuchananSeptember 11, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Greg Thompson , former MP, passed away on September 10, 2019. A link to Mr. Thompson parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Honourable Greg ThompsonAugust 2, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Obhrai Deepak , former MP, passed away on August 2, 2019. A link to Mr. Deepak parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Honourable Obhrai DeepakJuly 18, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Yves Forest , former MP, passed away on July 18, 2019. A link to Mr.Forest parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more The Honourable Yves ForestJuly 14, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Willis M. Johnson , former MP, passed away on July 14, 2019. A link to Mr. Johnson’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Willis M. JohnsonJuly 14, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Raymond Skelly , former MP, passed away on July 14, 2019. A link to Mr. Skelly parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Raymond SkellyJuly 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Edna V. Anderson, former MP, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. A link to Mrs. Anderson’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mrs. Edna V. AndersonJune 30, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,John Rafferty , former MP, passed away on June 30, 2019. A link to Mr. Rafferty parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. John Rafferty
June 20, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Mark Warawa , former MP, passed away on June 20, 2019. A link to Mr. Warawa parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Mark WarawaJune 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Éva Lachance-Côté , former MP, passed away on June 7 , 2019. A link to Ms. Lachance-Côté parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Ms. Éva Lachance-CôtéJune 4, 2019
The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians (CAFP) is pleased to announce Marlene Catterall as the 2019 recipient of its Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented in Ottawa on Monday, June 3rd, by the Speakers of the Senate and the…
Read more Marlene Catterall – 2019 Distinguished Service AwardMay 31, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Aideen Nicholson , former MP, passed away on May 31st , 2019. A link to Ms. Nicholson parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Ms. Aideen NicholsonMay 11, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Benoit Serré, former MP, passed away on May 11, 2019. A link to Mr. Serré’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Benoît SerréMay 9, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Jim Hawkes , former MP, passed away on May 9, 2019. A link to Mr. Hawkes’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. James HawkesMay 2, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Leonard “Red” Kelly, former MP, passed away on May 2, 2019. Mr. Kelly’s many accomplishments and funeral arrangement details may be found here. A link to Mr. Kelly’s parliamentary…
Read more Mr. Leonard “Red” KellyMay 1, 2019
Every year, on behalf of Parliament, the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians organizes a Memorial Service to honour the memory of parliamentarians who have passed away since April 30 of the previous year. The 2019 Memorial Service took place on…
Read more 2019 Memorial ServiceApril 23, 2019
As Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Québec, and with a public service career spanning almost 30 years, Jean Charest is one of Canada’s best known political figures. Jean Charest was first elected to the House of Commons…
Read more The Hon. Jean Charest – 2019 Lifetime achievement awardApril 9, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Robert Pennock , former MP, passed away on April 9, 2019. A link to Mr. Pennock’s parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Robert PennockApril 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Wilbert Keon, former Senator passed away on April 7, 2019. Dr. Keon’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to Dr. Keon’s parliamentary service can be…
Read more The Honourable Wilbert Keon, O.C., O.Ont., F.R.C.S.March 17, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Paul-André Massé, former MP, passed away on March 17, 2019. A link to Mr. Massé parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Paul-André MasséFebruary 24, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Trevor Eyton, former Senator passed away on February 24, 2019. Mr. Eyton’s many accomplishments may be found here . A link to Mr. Eyton’s parliamentary service can be here.
Read more The Honourable Trevor EytonFebruary 15, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Erminie Cohen, former Senator, passed away on February 15, 2019. Mrs. Cohen’s many accomplishments and funeral arrangement details may be found here. A link to Mrs. Cohen’s parliamentary…
Read more The Honourable Erminie CohenFebruary 10, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Michael Wilson, former MP, passed away on February 10, 2019. Mr. Wilson’s many accomplishments and funeral arrangement details may be found here. A link to Mr. Wilson’s parliamentary service can…
Read more The Honourable Michael H. Wilson, P.C., O.C.February 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Paul Dewar, former MP, passed away on February 6, 2019. Mr. Dewar’s many accomplishments and funeral arrangement details may be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can…
Read more Mr. Paul DewarJanuary 31, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable William C. Winegard, former MP, passed away on January 31, 2019. Mr. Winegard’s many accomplishments and funeral arrangement details may be found here. A link to his parliamentary service…
Read more The Honourable William C. Winegard, F.G.U., F.A.S.M., P.C., O.C.January 29, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Melbourne Gass, former MP, passed away on January 29, 2019. His many accomplishments and funeral arrangement details may be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found…
Read more Mr. Melbourne GassJanuary 9, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Pierre De Bané, former Senator, passed away on January 9, 2019. Mr. De Bané’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be…
Read more The Honourable Pierre De Bané, P.C., Q.C.January 5, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Myron Thompson, former MP, passed away on January 5, 2019. Mr. Thompson’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Myron ThompsonJanuary 5, 2019
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Jean-Eudes Dubé, former MP, passed away on January 5, 2019. Mr. Dubé’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Jean-Eudes DubéNovember 23, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Alexander Jupp, former MP, passed away on November 23, 2018. Mr. Jupp’s many accomplishments can be found here . A link to his parliamentary service can be…
Read more Mr. Alexander JuppOctober 15, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned our colleague, Mr. Thomas Suluk, former MP, passed away. A link to his parliamentary service may be found here.
Read more Mr. Thomas SulukOctober 14, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned our colleague, the Honourable Donald S. Macdonald, former MP, passed away on October 14, 2018. Mr. Macdonald’s many accomplishments may be found here. A link to his parliamentary service may be found here.
Read more The Honourable Donald S. Macdonald, P.C., C.C.September 29, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague,Frank Maine, former MP, passed away on September 29, 2019. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Dr. Frank MaineSeptember 28, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Peter Adams, former MP, passed away on September 28, 2018. Mr. Adams’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found…
Read more The Honourable Peter Adams, P.C.September 23, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Eric Berntson, former Senator, passed away on September 23, 2018. Mr. Berntson’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found…
Read more Honourable Eric BerntsonSeptember 14, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Kenneth C. Binks, former MP, passed away on September 14, 2018. A link to Mr. Binks’ parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Kenneth C. BinksSeptember 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Robert Porter, former MP, passed away on September 10, 2018. Mr. Porter’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Robert PorterAugust 20, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Jacques Tétreault, former MP, passed away on August 1, 2018. Mr. Tétreault’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.…
Read more Mr. Jacques M. TétreaultAugust 19, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, the Honourable Alastair Gillespie, former MP, passed away on August 19, 2018. Mr. Gillespie’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found…
Read more Honourable Alastair Gillespie, P.C, O.C.August 1, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Garnet Bloomfield, former MP, passed away on August 1, 2018. Mr. Bloomfield’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Garnet BloomfieldJuly 25, 2018
This year’s AGM – our last in the Centre Block – took place on June 4th. Our theme was the process of reconciliation with Canada’s first nations and how former parliamentarians can contribute. We had two terrific speakers on the…
Read more Report on the 2018 AGMJuly 25, 2018
As mentioned in my April letter, CAFP is holding its 2018 Regional Meeting in Montreal, Québec from Sunday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 25. Our last time in Québec was 2012 in Québec City. Much has changed. Federally, the two…
Read more Join us in Montreal for our 2018 Regional Meeting – Sunday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 25July 6, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Eugène Bellemare, former MP, passed away on July 6, 2018. Mr. Bellemare’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Eugène Bellemare
July 3, 2018
Paul Dewar: Courage personified You have probably heard by now of the devastating diagnosis our colleague, Paul Dewar, received on February 8th: terminal brain cancer. In the face of these most tragic of circumstances, Paul is an unwavering optimist. On…
Read more Paul Dewar
June 21, 2018
Includes: Voting by ”selfie” ? Annual General Meeting Do demonstrations in Parliament actually work? Personal legal files of retired MP’s disappear from federal mail room Beyond Confederation : The other events of 1867
Read more Beyond the Hill – Spring 2018May 31, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Marcel-Claude Roy, former MP, passed away on May 31, 2018. Mr. Roy’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.
Read more Mr. Marcel-Claude Roy
May 17, 2018
The 2018 Distinguished Service Award was presented to the Hon. Don Boudria, in recognition of his contribution to public life while in office, and continued interest and activity in the promotion of human welfare and parliamentary democracy in Canada and…
Read more The Hon. Don Boudria – 2018 Distinguished Service AwardMay 17, 2018
On May 16th, 2018, CAFP presented the Honourable Bob Rae with a Lifetime Achievement Award during a gala dinner in Toronto. Former colleagues in the Parliament of Canada and the Ontario Legislature, leaders in Canada’s first nations, business and labour…
Read more Bob Rae – 2018 Lifetime Achievement AwardMay 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that we learned that our colleague, Mr. Clifford Downey, former MP, passed away on May 3, 2018. Mr. Downey’s many accomplishments can be found here. A link to his parliamentary service can be found here.…
Read more Mr. Clifford Downey
