Ottawa Centre MP retiring from politics, creates possible opening for Mark Carney
Posted Jun 27, 2021 09:24:00 PM.
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has decided not to seek re-election.
Her surprise decision opens up some prime political real estate that could become a launching pad for former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney should he decide to run for the Liberals in the next election.
McKenna has held Ottawa Centre, a riding that encompasses Parliament Hill, since 2015, when she wrestled it away from the New Democrats.
Carney has not committed to running but promised in April, during his political debut at the Liberal party's virtual convention, to do whatever he can to support the party.
McKenna is to hold a news conference Monday to announce her decision to stand down in the next election, but an advance copy of her remarks was obtained Sunday by The Canadian Press.
After a lot of reflection, I decided I wanted to spend more time on the two things that matter most to me: my kids & the climate.
Huge thanks to the people of Ottawa Centre & Canadians. It's been such an honour.
