Michael Gravelle with Ont. Liberal leader Steven Del Duca in January 2020
A return of cancer that Michael Gravelle thought was gone.
In a statement released Tuesday, the long-time Liberal MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North said the discovery was made after many tests, doctors’ consultations and a recent biopsy.
“Certainly, this is unwelcome news for my family and me,” stated Gravelle. “This may affect my candidacy in the upcoming provincial election. I treasure my job as MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North, and I was looking forward to putting my name forward for re-election in June. While I am not prepared to abandon those plans just yet, I recognize that my illness may not give me a choice. Having said that, I want to begin my chemotherapy treatments determined to improve quickly enough to enter the race. I hope to make that decision very soon.”
Gravelle says he has spoken to Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca about his intentions for the upcoming provincial election.
Del Duca has indicated he will strongly support whatever decision the former Northern Development and Mines Minister makes.
The 73-year-old has held office as the MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North since 1995
Gravelle began chemotherapy treatment today.
