Updated: January 19, 2026 at 9:18PM EST
Published: January 19, 2026 at 8:57PM EST
Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer.
In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould says the treatment comes following recent surgery.
Well, 2026 did not begin as anticipated.
Following on recent surgery, I will be starting treatment for breast cancer shortly. ♋️ …
[🧵of 4]
— Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 (@Puglaas) January 19, 2026
She calls the situation “scary and unsettling” but says she takes strength from the many people who have shared stories of resilience and healing with her over the years.
She says she is grateful to her surgeons and the BC Cancer Agency for their care.
In her post, Wilson-Raybould encourages people to get regular mammograms and get tested for other cancers and illnesses.
Please look after yourself by getting regular mammograms & getting tested for other cancers & illnesses! 🙏🏽
I also ask you to encourage others to monitor their health & well-being, seek out care, & continue to help one another (especially these days) to be well and good.
🩷Jody
— Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 (@Puglaas) January 19, 2026
Wilson-Raybould spent three years in former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal cabinet before she resigned and was re-elected to her Vancouver riding as an Independent in the 2019 election.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2026
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