Canada PoliticsRemembering Jim Flaherty: Reaction on Twitter
Former finance minister Jim Flaherty's death came as a shock to many of those who have worked with him during his tenure on Parliament Hill and as a leader in the Ontario legislature. Below are some of the thousands of reactions on Twitter Thursday afternoon.
Deeply saddened to hear that Jim Flaherty has died - he was a tenacious, effective and dedicated politician who reached across the aisle.
— Bob Rae (@BobRae48) April 10, 2014
Saddened, shocked to hear of Jim Flaherty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. http://t.co/QizvAEP5kv
— Christy Clark (@christyclarkbc) April 10, 2014
It was with profound sadness today that I learned of the passing of my good friend and colleague for over two decades, Jim Flaherty.
— John Baird (@HonJohnBaird) April 10, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to Christine and the Flaherty boys on the loss of a great husband, dad and a great Canadian. http://t.co/bNZmaBjyJQ
— John Tory (@johntoryTO) April 10, 2014
So sad to hear about the passing of a good friend, @JimFlaherty. A true loss for Canada.
— Alison Redford (@A_RedfordMLA) April 10, 2014
Condolences & prayers to family & friends as we say goodbye to an exceptional public servant and great man too soon. Rest in peace Jim.
— Brad Wall (@PremierBradWall) April 10, 2014
Devastated to hear news of my friend Jim Flaherty passing. My prayers go out to Christine Elliot & family. The Ford family is heart broken
— Mayor Rob Ford (@TOMayorFord) April 10, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and colleague Jim Flaherty, my heart goes out to his wife and three sons.
— Leona Aglukkaq (@leonaaglukkaq) April 10, 2014
Saddened and shocked by news of Jim Flaherty's passing. Thoughts and prayers with his family. He was a decent man.
— Olivia Chow (@oliviachow) April 10, 2014
Very sad on passing of Jim Flaherty. We didn't always agree but got on well - he once called me "endangered species" as only Lib MP in 905!
— John McCallum (@JohnMcCallumMP) April 10, 2014
My heart goes out to the family of Jim Flaherty, & all my Conservative colleagues. Know there is love & support around you.
— Megan Leslie, MP (@MeganLeslieMP) April 10, 2014
My sympathies to family of Jim Flaherty for his years of public service. I had the honour of serving at Queen's Park with Mr. Flaherty
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) April 10, 2014
Just crushed at the loss of my colleague and friend @JimFlaherty. We spent 25 years together in public life. An Irish lion is gone.
— Tony Clement (@TonyclementCPC) April 10, 2014
Jim Flaherty was a dedicated family man and an honourable adversary. #onpoli #cdnpoli
— George Smitherman (@G_Smitherman) April 10, 2014
So deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jim Flaherty. A great man and such a loving father. One of a kind.
— Lisa LaFlamme (@LisaLaFlammeCTV) April 10, 2014
Shocked and terribly sad to hear about Jim Flaherty. Deepest condolences to @chriselliottpc and their family.
— Andrea Horwath (@andreahorwath) April 10, 2014
Very saddened to hear of Jim Flaherty's death. He was one of the last of the "happy warriors" in our politics. We need more like him.
— Andrew Coyne (@acoyne) April 10, 2014
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