Carney says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was steadfast defender of democracy and freedom

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his condolences to the family of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying he "stood resolutely in defence of democracy and freedom."

Carney says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was steadfast defender of democracy and freedom To continue reading, please subscribe: Digital Subscription One year of digital access for only $205* - Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com - Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper - Access News Break, our award-winning app - Play interactive puzzles To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his condolences to the family of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying he “stood resolutely in defence of democracy and freedom.”

Graham died this weekend after a “brief and sudden illness,” according to his office. A statement posted on social media says Graham’s family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy.” It did not provide any additional details about the circumstances surrounding the Saturday night death of the South Carolina Republican, who served in Congress for three decades.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is saddened to hear of Graham’s passing, and that her thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. Industry Minister Melanie Joly says while she and Graham disagreed “on many occasions,” she always valued their conversations. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2026.

— With files from The Associated Press