
Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76
OTTAWA — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old.
MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons Wednesday evening to honour Garneau.
He was an author and a pioneer in Canada’s space program, serving as president of the Canadian Space Agency.
Prime Minister Mark Carney called Garneau a naval officer, astronaut and public servant of “exceptional distinction.”