
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.