Justin Trudeau, friends wish Seamus O'Regan well as he enters 'wellness program'
MP O'Regan to return before Parliament sits Jan. 25, tweet says
Reaction to news Newfoundland and Labrador MP Seamus O'Regan has entered into a program for alcohol was swift, after the former broadcaster publicly announced he would be seeking treatment.
O'Regan, who co-hosted CTV's Canada AM for nearly a decade, took to Twitter Sunday to announce he has entered into a "wellness program" to "adopt an alcohol-free lifestyle."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on Twitter later Sunday, saying, "My thoughts are with my friend and colleague @SeamusORegan tonight, and he has my full support."
My thoughts are with my friend & colleague <a href="https://twitter.com/SeamusORegan">@SeamusORegan</a> tonight, and he has my full support.
—@JustinTrudeauOthers also wished O'Regan well, including friends, fellow politicians and constituents.
VERY proud of my good friend <a href="https://twitter.com/SeamusORegan">@SeamusORegan</a> for getting the help he needs. I look forward to welcoming him back after treatment <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/leadership?src=hash">#leadership</a>
—@ClaraHughes_<a href="https://twitter.com/SeamusORegan">@SeamusORegan</a> You can't help those you serve without helping yourself first. Here's to healthier days ahead for you in 2016. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bewell?src=hash">#bewell</a>
—@Bobbi_FrenchSuper proud of <a href="https://twitter.com/SeamusORegan">@SeamusORegan</a> for taking the steps required for his life and being so transparent about it all with everyone. Well done, Sir
—@alanthomasdoyleStrong of you to be public about a problem many Canadians face. Wishing you every success <a href="https://twitter.com/SeamusORegan">@SeamusORegan</a> <a href="https://t.co/69mrVojPCS">https://t.co/69mrVojPCS</a>
—@TonyclementCPCO'Regan was elected as MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl, beating out incumbent Ryan Cleary, who ran for the NDP.
Meanwhile, O'Regan's constituency assistant told CBC News that all constituency matters are moving forward.
The last tweet in a series of four from O'Regan indicated he would be returning to his duties as MP prior to Parliament sitting on Jan. 25.