Former Tory senator and longtime Progressive-Conservative political staffer Hugh Segal passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72.
Graham Fox, a managing principal at the Navigator consulting firm, confirmed the news this morning.
Those close to him describe him as a passionate defender of civil liberties and a lifelong advocate for a guaranteed annual income.
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney, in an interview, described Segal as an eternally optimistic person who worked diligently as his chief of staff.
After serving in the Senate from 2005 until 2014, Segal became the principal of Massey College and a prolific columnist and author.
Segal was honored as a member of the Order of Canada in 2003 and later promoted to the rank of officer, with Rideau Hall recognizing his “insightful advice and informative commentary on public affairs.”
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