The Leader of the PC Party is giving his condolences to the family and friends of Jim Morgan, a former cabinet minister.

Jim Morgan passed away on Sunday, August 4. He served as MHA for Bonavista South from 1972 to 1989 in the caucuses of Frank Moores and Brian Peckford.

Morgan served as Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Tourism and Transportation and Communications.

Ches Crosbie says Morgan stepped up to serve in the House of Assembly and did so with passion for 17 years, creating a lasting impact on the province.

Crosbie says the loss of Morgan is a loss to the party and that he was a role model for people throughout the province.