Overview

• While debating the government’s major projects bill on June 25, Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to ask a question, exhaled sharply and then collapsed in the Senate chamber
• Ottawa paramedics responded outside the Rideau Street building, described the incident as non-life-threatening and transported Brazeau by ambulance
• Senators and staff rushed to aid him, and witnesses said he was conscious and appeared stable when led out of the chamber
• Proceedings were suspended for nearly 30 minutes before resuming, with Speaker Raymonde Gagné publicly thanking security and emergency personnel for their quick response
• A Senate spokesperson later confirmed Brazeau is receiving medical attention and appears to be recovering