He was a former chief of staff to both Ontario Premier Bill Davis and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, a political strategist, author, commentator, academic and former senator.

Hugh Segal was also a champion for a basic income program to help Canadians living in poverty and a frequent contributor to “Fight Back with Libby Znaimer” on Zoomer Radio.

Among his many honours was membership in the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario.

Hugh Segal dead at 72.