Finished two years ago, the sculpture appeared destined for a spot in the foyer outside the House of Commons to commemorate the former MP and recognize all Canadian veterans struggling with psychological injuries. (Tyler Briley/Canadian Press)"He was hospitalized and then sadly he died by suicide," said Conservative MP Erin O'Toole, who occupies Sharpe's old seat and, as veterans affairs minister in 2015, first started the push to recognize the former MP. "Let's use that sad legacy to help people today make sure they come forward to get help. "Putting a commemoration plaque not far from Baker's is to recognize that they don't all die on the battlefield. "And if the minister wants to cancel this project, he should come out and say he's cancelling this project.

Source: CBC News November 09, 2017 13:32 UTC