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Former Liberal Cabinet Minister Kirsty Duncan Dies at 59
Kirsty Duncan served as minister of science and sport and championed safe sport while continuing to work through cancer treatment, dying at 59 after a three-year illness.
- On Jan. 26, 2026, former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan died at age 59 following a years-long battle with cancer.
- While receiving treatment, Kirsty Duncan publicly disclosed multiple operations, radiation, and chemotherapy after her 2023 diagnosis and continued to sit as an MP.
- Elected five times, Duncan served as Minister of Science and Minister of Sport , representing Etobicoke North, Toronto without seeking re-election last year.
- Monday, Members of Parliament held a moment of silence after Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux announced Kirsty Duncan's death, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford called her a 'wonderful, wonderful person.'
- A lifelong athlete, Kirsty Duncan ran the Boston Marathon and competed in half-Ironman triathlons while advocating for safe sport, including establishing a helpline and supporting a $30 million federal budget commitment.
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The House of Commons kept a minute of silence in honour of former Minister Kirsty Duncan, who died after a long fight against cancer.
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She was responsible for sport and science portfolios from 2015 to 2019.
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The former Federal Minister of Sports, Kirsty Duncan, died at 59 years of age. Former Ontario MP had had cancer for several years.
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