B.C. Conservative MP Mark Warawa Dies After Cancer Diagnosis

B.C. Conservative MP Mark Warawa Dies After Cancer Diagnosis
Conservative MP Mark Warawa delivers a members statement prior to question period in the House of Commons on April 24, 2013. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—Conservative MP Mark Warawa has died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year.

The 69-year-old B.C. politician represented the riding of Langley—Aldergrove, outside Vancouver. His family issued a statement on his Facebook page with a final message to constituents, saying it was an incredible honour to serve his community since being elected in 2004.