Former Liberal Cabinet Minister and MP Jim Peterson Dies at 82, Family Says

Mr. Peterson, then-Minister of International Trade, speaks during a press conference in Toronto, Mar. 31, 2005. The Canadian Press/Aaron Harris

Jim Peterson, a long-time member of Parliament from Toronto and former Liberal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 82.

Former Ontario Premier David Peterson confirmed the death to The Canadian Press, saying his brother Jim had a heart attack at his farm on Friday.