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Assistant deputy speaker Mendès being treated for cancer

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In her first Facebook reel, Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares her recent cancer diagnosis with viewers, but says she's staying on as MP 'as long as you'd like me to continue.'Screenshots courtesy of Facebook

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

February 26, 2025

Liberal MP and assistant deputy Speaker Alexandra Mendès announced late last week that she has cancer.

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