Quebec Solidaire founder Manon Massé has third heart operation
Québec solidaire (QS) MP Manon Massé announced on Thursday that she had undergone a third operation on her heart.
She will be convalescing for the next few weeks.
Having been diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia, the 60-year-old politician underwent surgery a first time last August and a second time in November.
On social media, Massé was reassuring, saying that "not only did the operation go very well, but I feel that this time it's the right one."
She did, however, explain that she wanted to give herself "a real break and rest."
"After the first operation, I practically got on my bike when I left hospital to come back to the office," she said. "Then, following the second operation, I quickly went back to work in 'gradual return' mode, four days a week. This time, I'm listening to my heart, because I want to continue to listen to you, represent you and support you."
Massé was elected MNA for Sainte-Marie--Saint-Jacques in the general election held on April 7, 2014. She was subsequently re-elected in 2018 and again in 2022. She is the former co-spokesperson for Québec solidaire.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on March 28, 2024.
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