Newfoundland and Labrador MP to stay until next federal election
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is stepping down from his cabinet post.
The long-time politician and former journalist made the announcement in a statement issued on Thursday. He also said he will not seek re-election in the next federal election, saying he is stepping away from politics for family reasons.
The 53-year-old MP from Newfoundland and Labrador’s St. John’s has served as the labour minister since 2021.
O'Regan was elected to Parliament in 2015 as the MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl. He has been in cabinet since 2017.
He has also held the natural resources, Indigenous services and veterans affairs portfolios.
Before entering politics, O'Regan was a host of the CTV morning show Canada AM and a national correspondent for the network.
Trudeau and his cabinet are scheduled to meet on Friday, with a focus on clearing up unfilled appointments.
