FILE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser use facial recognition software on their phones to vote in parliament while making an announcement in Woodbridge, Ont., on Friday, April 12, 2024.Photo by Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser resigns from Trudeau's cabinet, won’t seek re-election

He's expected to address his decision to not seek re-election on Monday

by · National Post

Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he will not be running in the next federal election, citing a need to spend more time with his family.

Fraser made the announcement Monday morning at a news conference in Ottawa ahead of a cabinet meeting and the fall economic statement.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns ahead of economic update

His announcement comes as Chrystia Freeland also announced she is leaving her cabinet post as finance minister.

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