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Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim Carr:
    "It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned today of the passing of Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, former cabinet minister, and a close friend of mine.
  • His passion, tenacity, integrity, humour, and commitment to the Prairies were second to none.
  • "A dedicated Parliamentarian, Jim started his career in politics in 1988, when he became the elected representative for Fort Rouge in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  • His contributions to our country, and his commitment to fighting for Winnipeggers, Manitobans, and all Canadians, will never be forgotten.