Conservative MP Damien Kurek said June 17 will be his last day in Parliament, having advised the House Speaker of his resignation.
Kurek had announced his intention to step down shortly after the April 28 general election. The Alberta MP said on May 2 he would leave the House of Commons to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in his rural riding of Battle River-Crowfoot.
“I will continue to work with our incredible local team to do everything I can to remain the strong voice for you as I support Pierre in this process, and then run again here in Battle River-Crowfoot in the next general election,” Kurek said in a statement….