OTTAWA,
ON, May 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the
following statement on the death of the Honourable Jim
Peterson:
"It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of the
Honourable Jim Peterson, former Member of Parliament for
Willowdale, in Toronto, Ontario.
"A lawyer by profession, Jim established himself as a respected
and distinguished legal mind before transitioning into politics,
where he served as Member of Parliament for Willowdale, advocating tirelessly for his
constituents. During his tenure in Parliament, Jim played a pivotal
role in shaping Canada's
international trade policies, as then Secretary of State under
Prime Minister Chrétien and as Minister of International Trade
under Prime Minister Martin. Jim's contributions to Canada's economic prosperity and engagement on
the world stage were invaluable.
"Jim's leadership and dedication left an indelible mark on
Canada's political landscape.
After an illustrious twenty-three years of serving his fellow
Canadians, Jim retired from politics in 2007. He remained a
champion for philanthropy, with an unwavering commitment to
justice, equality, and making a positive impact in the lives of
others.
"As we reflect on Jim's remarkable legacy, we draw inspiration
from his example of selfless service to make a more inclusive and
more prosperous Canada. On behalf
of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to Jim's family
and friends. He will be dearly missed."
This document is also available at http://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office