Former Montreal Canadiens coach, Sen. Jacques Demers still recovering from strokes two years ago, has not relinquished Senate seat

The famous Quebec hockey coach and literacy advocate has remained an active Senator, his office says, despite being forced into a two-year rehabilitation from a stroke. Unable to work in the Chamber or on committees, Sen. Demers will reach the age of mandatory retirement next year.

Independent Senator Jacques Demers, seen here scrumming on the Hill in 2013, was partially paralyzed by a pair of strokes in 2016. He visited the Senate Chamber June 7, and promised in a speech delivered by another Senator, Quebec ISG Sen. Chantal Petitclerc, to return to regular duty in the Chamber soon. The Hill Times file photograph

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

July 16, 2018

Two years have passed since Independent Senator Jacques Demers suffered two strokes that paralyzed half of his body, constraining his ability to move and speak. He has not relinquished his seat in the Senate, despite being unable vote, debate, or serve on committees, a...

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