Politicians from across the country are paying their respects to the family and friends of Jim Hillyer.
The Alberta Conservative MP has passed away at the age of 41.
Reports says he was found dead in his office this morning.
Status of Women minister and Thunder Bay MP Patty Hajdu tweets that she was saddened to hear of his passing and is thinking of his family.
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose says she too is saddened by the death of her colleague. (Photo:CPAC)