Ian Shugart, a former clerk of the Privy Council and Canadian senator, has passed away at the age of 66 after battling cancer. Shugart had a long and distinguished career in public service, serving as a policy adviser to Progressive Conservative leaders, a deputy minister in various departments, and ultimately as clerk of the Privy Council under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Despite his health challenges, Shugart delivered his maiden speech in the Senate in June, focusing on the health of Canadian democracy and advocating for restraint and dialogue. He encouraged his colleagues to address the issue of omnibus legislation in his final remarks.

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