A moment of silence was held in the House of Commons on Wednesday night, as MPs stood in memory of Marc Garneau.
He passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76.
Garneau was the first Canadian to go into space and also served as a politician from 2008 to 2023.
He made his first trip into space in 1984, but flew on three space shuttle missions.
His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement on social media that said he “passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.”
Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all. My heart goes out to his family. The world has lost a very good man. pic.twitter.com/Gss3YWAm3Y
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) June 4, 2025
Marc Garneau exceeded every expectation. A humble, authentic, and deeply generous man.
— François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 (@FP_Champagne) June 4, 2025
Canada has lost an exceptional person — not just an astronaut, but a true model of service and selflessness.
Farewell, my friend. I hope future generations will draw inspiration from your… pic.twitter.com/UBKDi9Ygc6
