Ontario MPP Michael Ford says he is not going to run for workplace within the subsequent provincial election that’s anticipated to be held in February.
In a press release on Friday, Ford mentioned he has decided to “tackle a brand new chapter in my life” and never search re-election after serving as Ontario’s minister of citizenship and multiculturalism and MPP for York South-Weston.
Ford, who’s a nephew of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has additionally been a Toronto metropolis councillor and a trustee for the Toronto District Faculty Board.
“Serving the folks of Toronto and Ontario has been a really fantastic expertise — one which I’ve not taken as a right,” Ford mentioned within the assertion.
“I sincerely thank the Premier for the honour to serve on Crew Ontario, each within the Legislature and on the Cupboard desk. With out query, Ontarians profit from his dedication and dedication to our province,” he mentioned.
“Additionally it is a pivotal second in time for our province and nation, by which his regular and trusted management is critically vital now greater than ever. I sit up for staying actively engaged and doing my half to advance what’s finest for the town and province that I name house.”
The premier mentioned on Friday that he plans to name a snap election on Wednesday, a transfer which means Ontario residents would go to the polls on Feb. 27.
