NDP statement on the death of Senator Pierre Claude Nolin

Official Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair made the following statement on the death of the Speaker of the Senate, Pierre Claude Nolin:

“It was with a lump in my throat that I learned this morning of the death of Senator Pierre Claude Nolin, a real gentleman who dedicated his career to public life and served Parliament and the public with competence and devotion.

“My wife Catherine and I and the NDP caucus are thinking of his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”