Tories express shock, sadness at sudden death of first Filipino-Canadian senator
OTTAWA — Tobias Enverga Jr., the first Filipino-Canadian ever appointed to the Senate, has died while on a parliamentary visit to Colombia.
Conservatives on Parliament Hill flooded social media with condolences upon hearing the news.
“The tragic loss of his welcoming and sunny personality leaves a large hole in the lives of all who knew him,” Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said in a statement.
Prior to beginning his political career, Enverga worked as a project manager for the Bank of Montreal, but was best know for his work on behalf of the Filipino community, including establishing the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation, Scheer noted.