Trent University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Jim Flaherty, former Canadian federal finance minister and the Member of Parliament for Whitby-Oshawa from 2006 to 2014. He is mourned by his colleagues and by his wife, Ms. Christine Elliott, Member of Provincial Parliament in Whitby-Oshawa, and their family.

"On behalf of Trent University, I offer my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Flaherty’s wife Christine and to their sons Quinn, John and Galen," said Dr. Steven E. Franklin, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “He was a champion for our nation, a good friend of Trent University, and an example to us all through his many years of service to Canada and to the Durham region.”

The University extends its deepest sympathies to Mr. Flaherty’s family, friends and colleagues.

Posted on Friday, April 11, 2014.