Winnipeg MP Jim Carr to be remembered at Saturday memorial service | 24CA News

Mourners will collect at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall on Saturday morning to recollect Jim Carr, the Manitoba MP and former Liberal cupboard minister whose loss of life was introduced within the House of Commons earlier this week.

Carr, 71, who had represented the constituents of Winnipeg South Centre since 2015, was recognized with a number of myeloma — a sort of blood most cancers — at some point after he was re-elected in October 2019. He additionally battled kidney failure.

Carr died peacefully at dwelling Monday, surrounded by his household and family members, a press release from his household stated. They thanked the docs, nurses and medical workers who cared for him all through his “courageous battle.”

Following the announcement of his loss of life, a flood of tributes to Carr and condolences to his family members poured in.

“Jim Carr’s passion, tenacity, integrity, humour and commitment to the Prairies were second to none — and we’ll miss him dearly,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted.

“I always admired his unfailing commitment to the betterment of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Canada,” tweeted Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson.

Trudeau is slated to talk at Carr’s memorial service, which is able to start at 11 a.m. CT.