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Former Liberal MP, diplomat Ron Irwin dies at 84

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Ron Irwin served two non-consecutive terms in the Liberal caucus and later represented Canada in Dublin and Boston. The Hill Times file photograph

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BY Neil Moss

December 9, 2020

Past Liberal MP Ron Irwin, who served in prime minister Jean Chrétien's cabinet, died Dec. 5. He was 84 years old. Mr. Irwin served two terms in the House, from 1980 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. In his second term in the Chamber, he served as the minister of Indian af...

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