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Former Minister and Astronaut Marc Garneau Died at the Age of 76
- Former Canadian astronaut and federal cabinet minister Marc Garneau died peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by family.
- Garneau's death followed a short illness that prompted statements from family and former staff expressing deep sadness.
- Garneau was the first Canadian in space in 1984, flew three NASA shuttle missions, led the Canadian Space Agency, and served in Justin Trudeau's cabinet.
- He won his first federal seat in 2008 as a Liberal, served as transport and foreign affairs minister, and retired from politics in 2023.
- The House of Commons held a moment of silence for Garneau, highlighting his historic space career and public service legacy.
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Marc Garneau, First Canadian in Space and Foreign Minister, Dies at 76
Marc Garneau, a former military officer who became the first Canadian to fly into space before pursuing a career in federal politics under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, becoming the country’s foreign minister, has died. He was 76. His death was announced on Wednesday in a statement by his wife, Pamela Garneau, who said he had been treated for a brief illness. She did not specify the cause of death or say where he died. The couple lived in Montr…
Winnipeg Free Press
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say
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Tom Spears: Marc Garneau's ambition for Canada
By: Tom SpearsThere was the night in 1992 when the Toronto Blue Jays had won the World Series, and Marc Garneau was considering all those flags flying at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.The flag of the USA. (Don't touch that).The Texas flag (state motto: Don't mess with Texas.)The NASA flag. Well, then… He and fellow Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield dodged guards and searchlights to replace the NASA flag with the Canadian maple leaf in dead…
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