Graham Hughes/CP Charlie Angus makes a point during a leadership debate in Montreal on March 26, 2017.

OTTAWA — Ontario MP Charlie Angus says he will miss a leadership debate next week in Victoria due his sister's illness.

Angus says his sister has been moved into palliative care, adding her time is running short.

He says his sister supported him at his campaign launch in February and he must now be there to support her.