High-profile Liberal minister quitting cabinet, not running in next election
CTV
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has announced he will not run in the next federal election, and will be quitting his cabinet position Friday.
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has announced he will not run in the next federal election, and will be quitting his cabinet position Friday.
O’Regan made the announcement in a social media post Thursday, after CTV News reported the high-profile, long-time Liberal is leaving politics for personal reasons.
He intends to stay on as an MP until the next election, O’Regan also confirmed.
“These were difficult decision. Being chosen as MP in three elections over nine years by the people of this riding has been a great honour,” he wrote.
“But, ultimately, my family comes first,” he added. “I need to be a better husband, son, uncle, and friend, and this job means, and deserves, a lot of time in order to do it well.”
O’Regan informed the prime minister of his decision to step away from politics on Canada Day, sources tell CTV News.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, O’Regan’s replacement will be sworn in at Rideau Hall on Friday.
