— Former Conservative MP Royal Galipeau, who represented the Ottawa-area riding of Orleans for nearly a decade, has died at the age of 71. His wife, Anne Pallascio, confirmed her husband’s death on Saturday in a brief phone conversation with The Canadian Press. Michaud says Galipeau’s condition improved somewhat after his election defeat, but it worsened significantly over the past month. Despite his failing health, Michaud says Galipeau never surrendered his sunny disposition. Along with his wife, Michaud says Galipeau leaves behind three sons and a daughter.

Source: National Post January 28, 2018 03:33 UTC