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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
'Oh s***': Canadian senator Patrick Brazeau collapses during debate; recovering now
Canadian senator Patrick Brazeau Canadian senator Patrick Brazeau collapsed on Wednesday afternoon (local time) while participating in a debate on the federal government's major projects bill. Also Read | Who is Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau challenging Donald Trump Junior to a charity boxing match According to Canadian media outlet CBS News, Brazeau, who is from the French-speaking Quebec province, had posed a question to Conservative member Leo Housakos. The former then stood up to ask a second question. At this point, Brazeau could be heard over the microphone deeply exhaling before saying, "Oh s***," and falling over sideways. Senators and staff could be seen quickly standing up or rushing over to the independent politician's seat as the proceedings were suspended. According to a statement from a Senate spokesperson, the 50-year-old was receiving medical attention and "he appears to be recovering." Ottawa paramedics, who arrived on the scene and took Brazeau to a hospital, told the website that they responded to a "non-life-threatening" incident on the Rideau Street - the location of the Senate building. As per a senator, Brazeau was conscious when the paramedics helped him out of the building. Proceedings resumed nearly half an hour later. Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné thanked security and emergency personnel and the debate continued.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Senator collapses in chamber during bill debate
Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after Senator Patrick Brazeau collapsed on the chamber floor. A Senate spokesman says he appears to be recovering after an examination by paramedics. (June 25, 2025)
Toronto Sun
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Brazeau collapses in Senate, staff says he appears to be recovering
Published Jun 25, 2025 • 1 minute read Sen. Patrick Brazeau speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Senate on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Ottawa. Photo by Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing sideways onto the floor, though a Senate spokesman said that he appears to be recovering follow an examination by paramedics. Speaker Raymonde Gagne suspended proceedings for roughly half an hour, and many senators left the chamber until she reconvened the debate, and thanked security officials and colleagues for responding quickly. Read More The Canadian Press has reached out to Brazeau's office for comment. The Quebec senator was speaking about Bill C-5, Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial legislation that would grant Ottawa sweeping new powers to fast-track project permits amid a trade war with the U.S. The politically charged legislation has angered Indigenous and environmental groups who argue the legislation does not adequately respect charter rights and should not be fast-tracked through Parliament. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto & GTA NHL Other Sports Music Toronto Maple Leafs
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA – Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing sideways onto the floor, though a Senate spokesman said that he appears to be recovering follow an examination by paramedics. Speaker Raymonde Gagné suspended proceedings for roughly half an hour, and many senators left the chamber until she reconvened the debate, and thanked security officials and colleagues for responding quickly. The Canadian Press has reached out to Brazeau's office for comment. The Quebec senator was speaking about Bill C-5, Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial legislation that would grant Ottawa sweeping new powers to fast-track project permits amid a trade war with the U.S. The politically charged legislation has angered Indigenous and environmental groups who argue the legislation does not adequately respect charter rights and should not be fast-tracked through Parliament. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 25, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Sen. Patrick Brazeau collapses while speaking during Senate debate on major projects bill
OTTAWA — Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing sideways onto the floor. Speaker Raymonde Gagne suspended proceedings for roughly half an hour. Paramedics entered the Senate chamber as many senators momentarily left, and Gagne thanked officials and colleagues for responding quickly after reconvening the session. The Canadian Press has reached out to Brazeau's office about the Quebec senator's condition. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The Quebec senator was speaking about Bill C-5, Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial legislation that would grant Ottawa sweeping new powers to fast-track project permits amid a trade war with the U.S. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Wednesday she hopes the Senate 'does the right thing this week' and allows for more time to study the legislation and bring forward amendments — a call that went largely unanswered when she issued it to MPs. The legislation was introduced at first reading in the upper chamber on Wednesday after it was fast-tracked through the House of Commons and went through a rare pre-study by the Senate. A programming motion adopted by the chamber fixes the bill to a tight schedule, with a final vote that must take place by the end of Friday. The politically charged legislation has angered Indigenous and environmental groups who criticize the government for rushing to grant itself sweeping new powers to fast-track project permits. But Carney has said Canada is facing an economic crisis due to the trade war with the U.S. and the country urgently needs to approve new 'nation-building' projects. Sen. Paul Prosper said in an interview Tuesday night the bill is moving too quickly through Parliament and it needs to better reflect concerns raised by Indigenous groups who fear that accelerated project approvals will push aside their rights. He has vowed to try to amend the bill but was not ready to say how. 'The overall objective of the bill, I'm sure a lot of people resonate with that and see the need for it,' Prosper said. 'But does it have to be within this prescribed and shortened timeline when you're not following the typical democratic process to consider something like this? 'There are some overarching provisions that allow the government to suspend existing laws and legislation, which is an extraordinary power in that regard. So there might be a need for some parameters around that, just to help ensure certain considerations with respect to the environment and which are integral to ensure Indigenous issues are taken into account.' Woodhouse Nepinak pointed out that the concept of 'free, prior and informed consent' — a condition of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that Canada approved _ is not mentioned in the bill itself, despite Carney and his ministers saying they'll consult with Indigenous Peoples. She said she's also worried about the Indigenous Advisory Council the government wants to insert into the projects approval process. She said the government can't use that body to claim it consulted with First Nations because that consultation wouldn't take into account the varied positions of leaders across the country. 'An advisory council appointed by the government will not be accountable to First Nations and will have no real power to ensure First Nations involvement in the project,' she said. — With additional reporting from Dylan Robertson Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our politics newsletter, First Reading, here .
