Alberta MP resigns after impaired driving charge
Posted Dec 5, 2011 03:19:18 PM.
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An Alberta MP has voluntarily resigned from the federal Conservative caucus after being charged with impaired driving.
A government source confirms to 1310news Peter Goldring, from Edmonton East has left the caucus as these charges are dealt with.
The source says the government takes drinking and driving very seriously, but wouldn’t say anymore since the matter is before the courts.
On his website, Goldring has applauded the Conservative stance on crime and how it has cracked down on offenses such as impaired driving.