Among the reflections being published on the life of Jim Flaherty is a profile of his close relationship with his wife and children. She is Christine Elliott, deputy leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. They have 23-year-old triplet sons, Quinn, John and Galen. The couple are said to have been partners in every sense of the word, according to the story published today in the Hamilton Spectator and sourced through TorStar. Elsewhere, a remarkable gesture of respect for the late finance minister as the elite of global finance paused during a gathering of the G-20 members in Washington to pay tribute to Mr. Flaherty. The body opened its doors to a private dinner so the media might hear the remarks of those who spoke about their colleague. It was the first time in nearly a decade such an event was attended by a Canadian finance minister other than Flaherty. The new minister, Joe Oliver, said his predecessor would be remembered as a great Canadian statesman for his influence on policy, and also for his role among decision-makers who steered the world through the post-2007 financial crisis. “I also want to say how much I appreciated Jim’s personal kindness and assistance when I was a candidate, and later a cabinet colleague,” Oliver said. Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, now chairman of the Bank of England, spoke of the valuable guidance he had received. Photos by Bernard Weil, Toronto Star: top, Jim Flaherty and Christine Elliott, with sons Quinn (l), John (2nd rt) and Galen (r). Spectator Profile reveals Jim Flaherty’s close family ties
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Among the reflections being published on the life of Jim Flaherty is a profile of his close relationship with his wife and children. She is Christine Elliott, deputy leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. They have 23-year-old triplet sons, Quinn, John and Galen. The couple are said to have been partners in every sense of the word, according to the story published today in the Hamilton Spectator and sourced through TorStar. Elsewhere, a remarkable gesture of respect for the late finance minister as the elite of global finance paused during a gathering of the G-20 members in Washington to pay tribute to Mr. Flaherty. The body opened its doors to a private dinner so the media might hear the remarks of those who spoke about their colleague. It was the first time in nearly a decade such an event was attended by a Canadian finance minister other than Flaherty. The new minister, Joe Oliver, said his predecessor would be remembered as a great Canadian statesman for his influence on policy, and also for his role among decision-makers who steered the world through the post-2007 financial crisis. “I also want to say how much I appreciated Jim’s personal kindness and assistance when I was a candidate, and later a cabinet colleague,” Oliver said. Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, now chairman of the Bank of England, spoke of the valuable guidance he had received. Photos by Bernard Weil, Toronto Star: top, Jim Flaherty and Christine Elliott, with sons Quinn (l), John (2nd rt) and Galen (r). Spectator 