Tootoo at same Muskoka rehab centre Rob Ford went to

Fisheries officials say Hunter Tootoo was 'one of the best' ministers in years, while others say a lack of information is allowing rumours to develop.

When Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan checked into a rehab in December, he received the full support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the time. Mr. O'Regan successfully completed his 40-day rehab in January. Former fisheries minister Hunter Tootoo resigned abruptly on May 31 to seek professional help to address addiction issues. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

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BY ABBAS RANA

June 13, 2016

Former fisheries minister Hunter Tootoo, who resigned abruptly from cabinet two weeks ago "to seek treatment for addiction issues," is at the same treatment centre near Muskoka, Ont., where former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who died in March, received his alcohol and drug treatment two years ago,

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