Liberal MP Arnold Chan dies

The Ontario MP delivered an emotional speech in the House last spring, calling for greater civility in politics. He had been battling cancer while in Parliament the last three years.

Arnold Chan, pictured with his wife Jean Yip after delivering an emotional speech in the House in June, has passed away from cancer. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

September 14, 2017

Liberal MP Arnold Chan died on Thursday, after spending the better part of the past three years battling cancer. He was 50 years old. Mr. Chan's wife, Jean Yip, released a statement through his constituency office Thursday morning, which she tweeted, confirming his death. "He was a loving father...

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