Blaikie died on Saturday in Winnipeg, following a battle with cancer, according to a Facebook post by his family.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
The family said Blaikie passed away in the presence of his wife Brenda. A full obituary and funeral details will follow in the days ahead. During his time in Ottawa, Blaikie sought the leadership of the federal NDP, losing to the late Jack Layton in 2003.Article content “He fought with passion, intelligence and faith for working people in Transcona and across the country,” Kinew tweeted. “The Blaikie family has been so good to us, on behalf of our movement we send you our deepest condolences.”