State funeral for the Hon. Jim Flaherty
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston attended the State funeral for the Honourable Jim Flaherty. the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and his wife Laureen also attended the event.
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The ceremony took place at St. James Cathedral, in Toronto.
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RCMP pallbearers carried former finance minister Jim Flaherty's casket.
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The tributes were moving and heartfelt.
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The color green was worn by the guests in honour of the Irish roots of the Honorable Jim Flaherty.
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