Hot News: 'Tears in the air': Reaction to the death of Jim Flaherty

Phil Hahn, CTVNews.ca

From both sides of the House of Commons, politicians of all stripes expressed their sentiments of respect after hearing news of the death of former Conservative finance minister Jim Flaherty on April 10, 2014.

[ View the story 'Reaction to the death of Jim Flaherty: 1949-2014' on Storify] From both sides of the House of Commons, politicians of all stripes expressed their sentiments of respect after hearing news of the death of former Conservative finance minister Jim Flaherty on April 10, 2014.

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From his fellow Conservatives:

I am shocked & very saddened to learn that Jim Flaherty passed away. He was an honourable, dedicated & exceptional man who loved Canada.Joe Oliver

You did so much for our country.Michelle Rempel

Tears in the air.Michelle Rempel

I will miss him. He was a mentor and a friend.Rona Ambrose

We have suspended the House to mourn the shocking and deep loss of Jim Flaherty. All sides of the House join together consoling each other.Joan Crockatt MP

Words can't express the saddness today.We keep our memories of that kind and gentle man, Jim, who never let politics interrupt his humanity.Bruce Stanton, MP

Jim Flaherty - one of Canada's most gracious and good-humored leaders, who was our guest in one of our riding's largest town halls ever. JWJohn Weston, MP

is shocked to hear of the sudden passing of the Honourable Jim Flaherty. I have a heavy heart and my thoughts are with the family.Brent Rathgeber, MP

So sad to learn my dear colleague the Honourable Jim Flaherty has passed away. He gave so much to Canada.Thinking of his family. #OkanaganRon Cannan

Deeply shocked at the passing for @JimFlaherty.Have great and found memories. Will miss sharing Irish scotch with him in my office #cdnpoliDeepak Obhrai

You know we all scrap like hell in #HoC but time like this we grieve together the terrible loss of Jim FlahertyLibby Davies

Very sad news today. My condolences to Jim Flaherty's family and friends. #cdnpoliNycole Turmel

My heart goes out to the family of Jim Flaherty, & all my Conservative colleagues. Know there is love & support around you.Megan Leslie, MP

Très attristé par la nouvelle du décès de Jim Flaherty. Mes pensée vont aux proches...Pierre-Luc Dusseault

Deeply saddened to hear that Jim Flaherty has died - he was a tenacious, effective and dedicated politician who reached across the aisle.Bob Rae

Jim Flaherty had a marvelous, mischievous and self-deprecating sense of humour. My condolences to his family, friends & colleagues. R.I.P.Geoff Regan

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

Flaherty's best act as fin min: in depth of economic crisis, he forgot ideology and ran big stimulative deficits for the good of the countryJohn McCallum

Jim Flaherty's death is a great loss to our nation. Condolences to his family and to his #CPC colleagues. #cdnpoliDr. Hedy Fry

We are waiting in the Reading Room for the PM's statement. Shared grief at the loss of a friend, a respected colleague, husband and father.Elizabeth May MP

From Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who was a close friend of Flaherty.

Devastated to hear news of my friend Jim Flaherty passing. My prayers go out to Christine Elliot & family. The Ford family is heart brokenMayor Rob Ford

Many people today were sharing Flaherty's last tweet which he sent out on March 18, 2014, after stepping down as Canada's finance minister:

It has been an honour to serve Canada. Thank you for the opportunity. http://t.co/vIbBNgT0wYJim Flaherty

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