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Dr. Jennifer Russell has announced that she’s stepping down from her role as New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health later this fall. In a statement released Friday afternoon, Russell, who became a familiar face for New Brunswickers during the province’s COVID-19 response and has occupied the lead public health …
Read More »Cabinet member in Doug Ford’s government resigns after Greenbelt probe
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s controversial Greenbelt land swaps felled another cabinet minister Wednesday, with Kaleed Rasheed resigning after news reports raised questions about his connections to a developer. Ford’s office said Wednesday afternoon that the premier and Rasheed agreed that he would resign as minister of public and business service …
Read More »Doug Ford shuffles cabinet after housing minister resigns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet in the wake of Steve Clark’s resignation as housing minister amid the ongoing Greenbelt scandal. In a statement from the government issued Monday afternoon, Ford announced changes to his cabinet, with Paul Calandra taking on the role of the Minister of Municipal …
Read More »South Bruce Peninsula mayor resigns after ‘racist’ comments towards local First Nations
The Mayor of South Bruce Peninsula has stepped down after a recording of him making “racist” comments about the plans for the new Chippewas of the Nawash First Nation water treatment plant was posted online. A statement posted on the town’s website Tuesday says that “Garry Michi has resigned as …
Read More »Ontario NDP member resigns seat, cites child-care challenges
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 13, 2023 4:02 pm Updated July 14, 2023 8:24 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The New Democrat member of provincial parliament for Kitchener Centre has officially resigned her seat. Laura Mae Lindo’s resignation will trigger a byelection call within …
Read More »Merrilee Fullerton resigns as cabinet minister and MPP in Ford government
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was handed a shock resignation on Friday as Social Services Minister Merrilee Fullerton announced she was quitting politics and immediately stepping down as cabinet minister and Progressive Conservative MPP. Fullerton announced on Twitter that she “spoke with the premier and tendered her resignation” on Friday afternoon …
Read More »Vincent Ke resigns from Ontario PC caucus amid 2019 election interference allegations
Ontario legislative member Vincent Ke has resigned from the Progressive Conservative party following a Global News report of allegations by intelligence sources that Ke was involved in an election interference network directed by China’s consulate in Toronto. Ke, who represents the Toronto-area riding of Don Valley North, denies the allegations. …
Read More »Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns
Nick Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace. News Source link
Read More »Alberta Health Services board member resigns in response to premier’s plan to replace directors
With the looming threat of firing hanging over their heads, at least one Alberta Health Services board member has resigned. In a Oct. 7 letter obtained by CBC News, Deborah Apps says she can’t stand by waiting for Premier Danielle Smith to act on a promise to replace the 12-member board of …
Read More »British PM Boris Johnson resigns, but will stay on until new leader is chosen
Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain’s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. After more than 50 ministers quit and lawmakers said he must go, an isolated and powerless Johnson spoke outside 10 Downing Street and confirmed he would …
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