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boe Outpudngc j bte meeting at the Mohawk Inn and Con- Sference Centre in Campbellville ta discuss Znew transport standards for rail. At the end of her speech, she announced she Shad been having health issues and said a tu- imour had been found. -Raitt, who appeared ta be in good spirits, C> said she would be 'out of commission« dur- E ing the recovery period when she will need painkillers, and joked that "you're a better <minister when you're not high' SShe said she wouldn't know if the tumnour is - if support by Raitls cofleagues, including pfime minister cancerous until after the surgery when the growth would be tested. 'It could be benign' she told the crowd of about 75 Chamber members. Raitt told the Chamber she made the an- nouncement in part ta curtail speculation about her absence from Parliament. She addled she wouldn't be taking any ques- tions on the subject. News of Raitt's surgery has resulted in an outpouring of support from her closest col- leagues, includlng Prime Minister Stephen Harper. »We wlsh you ail the best for a quick and full recovery'»tweeted Harper on Sunday evening, on behaif of his family and the Conservative Party of Canada. On Monday morning, Oakvllle MP Terence Young told the Champion that his thoughts and prayers were with Raitt. "When we were under attack by the terrorist outside our caucus room Lisa was fearless. She wiIl no doubt face this challenge with the same courage and prevail:' he"said, refierring ta the October 22 shootout in Ottawa that took the life of Corporal Nathan Cirillo. Burlington MP Mike Wallace called Raitt a «valuable team player« and added, «we need her back nationally and we need her back globalWy Wellington-Halton His MP Michael Chong also wished Raitt ali-the best as she deals with the matter. «My thoughts are with her and her family, he said. Raitt Iost her father ta colon cancer when she was 11 and her 36-year-old brother to Iung cancer. Shes the mother of two young boys. At press time yesterdày (Wednesday), no in- formation was available on Raitt's condition after surgery. Staff at Raitt's Ottawa office said any updates would be posted on her website, www.lisara- ittmp.com. -WDa73u12r PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR PAINTING Famffy Law, Counseliig & Mediation The Fieldstone Centre -jA full range of family services: AMK -q WDm. ELAwa rUdfr Z.. &S W, htsW., , sw Counselling & Psycholhmpy 905-85480l www.DrE6Tnnrcorn " Individual & Family Counselling " Marriage Counselling " Lawyer for Separation & Divorce " Family Mediation " Wills & Powers of Attomey Mloving you foiaward wfth your Mit AJI Sermies are Confidential 'x, MAIWLN J. SMJL Family Law, Smai Business & MedWSio 905-854-4942 www.6wdstonecentre.com Main Centre #1129 40 Main St. E., 905-876-4466 Manpreet Singh Kular Pharmaclst/Owner R.Ph, M.Pharm, B.Sc.Pharm -s Are you envismoning the renovation of your dreams? Weil look no further. Jansz In teriors is your local home contractor for Milton and the surrounding area. We offer reliable and quality wyorkmanship at affQrdable rates to fit any budget. THE FIELDSTONE CENTRE Servinq Milton for over 20 years - www.fieldstonecentre.com &"* 1