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'She was one of my favourite people': PM Trudeau, other Canadian leaders mourn Queen's death

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian political figures are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

鈥淪he was one of my favorite people in the world and I will miss her so,鈥 Trudeau said during a press conference following the announcement of the 96-year-old monarch鈥檚 death.

Trudeau said he is having 鈥渢rouble鈥 believing his last meeting with the Queen in March was the last time he would see her in person. During her 70-year reign she had a deep affection for all Canadians, he said.

鈥淪he was thoughtful, wise, curious, helpful, funny and so much more,鈥 he said. 鈥淚n a complicated world her steady grace and resolve brought comfort and strength to us all.鈥

On Thursday, Canada鈥檚 Gov. Gen. Mary Simon called the Queen鈥檚 dedication to the crown as inspiring, recalling her childhood where she would be told stories about the monarch鈥檚 commitment, and saying she was proud to have represented her.

She praised her duty to Canada where she worked with 12 prime ministers and 13 governor generals, noting the 22 official visits to Canada she undertook.

Delivering an official statement to the nation, Simon took a moment to extend her condolences in Inuktitut.

The Governor General reflected on the memory of meeting the Queen earlier this year, and spoke about how Queen Elizabeth II cared about Canada, 鈥渁nd all the unique stories that make up our beautiful country.鈥

鈥淗er Majesty celebrated our achievements, reassured us in difficult times and inspired us with her steadfast dedication to service,鈥 she said. 

Interim leader of the Conservative Party Candice Bergen said the nation will be grieving the loss of 鈥渢he Queen of Canada.鈥

鈥淎s Queen of Canada, she was not only a witness to our historical evolution as a modern, confident, and self-assured nation 鈥 she was an active participant,鈥 Bergen said in a statement on Thursday.

Bergen praised the Queen鈥檚 accomplishments as Canada鈥檚 head of state including her signing of the Constitution Act in 1982 when Canada鈥檚 Charter of Rights and Freedoms was established.

鈥淭his profound moment clearly defined the beginning of a new era for Canada as a fully self-governing nation, while maintaining strong ties to the history that made us who we are,鈥 she said.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also offered his condolences to the Royal Family in a tweet on Thursday.

鈥淨ueen Elizabeth II lived a life of history and duty. She was also a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. My thoughts today are for her family who have lost a pillar of strength in their lives,鈥 .

The flags at Rideau Hall in Ottawa and on federal buildings across the country are flying at half-mast.  

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