Justin Trudeau, friends wish Seamus O'Regan well as he enters 'wellness program'
CBC News | Posted: January 4, 2016 7:01 PM | Last Updated: January 4, 2016
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."
Others also wished O'Regan well, including friends, fellow politicians and constituents.
O'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.