Ian Shugart was appointed to the Senate in September 2022 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after a career in government spanning over 40 years.
Ian Shugart’s wife: Who is Linda Shugart?
Linda Shugart is primarily recognized as the spouse of the deceased politician, Ian Shugart. Although not as well-known as her husband, she has garnered attention following the announcement of Ian’s passing. Ian Shugart enjoyed a successful career in politics, alongside his role as a professor and public servant.
His wife, Linda Shugart, said Wednesday that the family does not wish to be interviewed at this time. The Senate held a one-minute moment of silence for Shugart on Wednesday afternoon before adjourning for the day to mourn his death.
Shugart became the clerk of the Privy Council, the bureaucratic arm of the Prime Minister’s Office, in 2019. As secretary to the cabinet, the clerk is the highest-ranking member of the federal public service. He was in that role through two federal election campaigns and most of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also served as a deputy minister for environment, foreign affairs, and employment and social development, meaning he was the top public servant in those departments.