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Conservative MP Jacques Gourde has prostate cancer

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Conservative MP Jacques Gourde is receiving treatment for prostate cancer, but plans to stay on as MP and as his party's candidate in the next federal election.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

March 5, 2025

Conservative MP Jacques Gourde is battling prostate cancer, but will stay on as MP and as his party’s candidate in the next election.

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