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Sen. Patrick Brazeau Collapses in Senate Chamber During Major Projects Bill Debate

Officials report Brazeau was conscious when paramedics transferred him to hospital for further evaluation

Senator Patrick Brazeau, pictured in 2016, collapsed in chamber amid debate over the major projects bill.
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Sen. Patrick Brazeau had stood to ask a question during debate on Wednesday afternoon before falling over.

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