An astute political partner — the former prime minister called her his most trusted adviser and his "rock of Gibraltar"— Aline Chrétien died peacefully Saturday morning at the age of 84. The couple met on a bus in the summer of 1951, when Jean Chrétien was 17 and Aline was 15. WATCH | Remembering Aline Chrétien:Former prime minister Jean Chrétien described his wife, Aline, as his "rock of Gibraltar" and his most trusted adviser. Aline Chrétien has died at age 84. Our thoughts are with former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the couple's children, France, Hubert and Michel, during this difficult time.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2020 16:38 UTC