Calgary MP Ron Liepert won't seek re-election

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Ron Liepert, who represents the federal riding of Calgary-Signal Hill in the House of Commons, announced Friday he won't be running in the next election.

, Liepert thanked his constituents and said it was "a sincere honour" to serve all of them.

Liepert, 73, has served in Ottawa since 2015, but also served in the cabinets of multiple Alberta premiers – he was Alison Redford's energy minister and had three different portfolios under Ed Stelmach. "While I am disappointed that I won't have the opportunity to serve in a Poilievre government, I hope that by making this announcement today, our community will have time to select an excellent candidate to be part of Pierre's team," he said.

 

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