VIDEO: Stephen Harper reacts to Jim Flaherty's death

Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the death of former finance minister Jim Flaherty "an unexpected and terrible shock" in remarks he delivered to the Conservative caucus today.

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I offer my family's condolences, and I know the condolences of the entire Parliament and government of Canada, to Jim's wife, Christine, and his sons, Quinn, Galen and John at this tragic time."

Watch Harper's complete statement in the video player above.