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Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer.
Ex-justice minister says she takes strength from those who shared similar stories
The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 19, 2026 10:20 PM EST | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago
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Jody Wilson-Raybould speaks during a Remembrance Day ceremony in Vancouver in November 2019. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)
Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer.
In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould said the treatment comes following recent surgery.
“While this is scary and unsettling, I take strength from the many of you who have shared your stories of resilience & healing with me over the years,” Wilson-Raybould said.
She said she is grateful to her surgeons and the B.C. Cancer Agency for their care.
In her post, Wilson-Raybould encourages people to get regular mammograms and get tested for other cancers and illnesses.
Wilson-Raybould spent three years in then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal cabinet before she resigned and was re-elected to her Vancouver riding as an Independent in 2019.
Well, 2026 did not begin as anticipated.
Following on recent surgery, I will be starting treatment for breast cancer shortly. ♋️ …
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