International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced on Feb. 10 that she will not seek re-election, becoming the latest cabinet member to step away from politics following some high-profile departures.
Ng, who has represented the Ontario riding of Markham—Thornhill since 2017, announced her decision in a social media post. While she did not provide specific reasons for her decision, Ng said it followed “careful reflection” and discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
“My faith in Canada’s future remains unshakeable. Though I won’t seek re-election, I remain committed to building this future – because Canada is a place where anything is possible,” Ng wrote in the statement….