Liberal Party of Canada MP Marco Mendicino will not seek re-election

Marco Mendicino, the Liberal Party of Canada MP who represents the Toronto riding of Eglinton—Lawrence, announced Thursday afternoon that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming federal election.

He made the announcement late Thursday afternoon in a post on social media X.

Although I love this job very much, it is the right decision, at the right time, for me and my familyy lit-on.

Mr. Mendicino was first elected in 2015, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to a majority government, and became Minister of Immigration in 2019 before moving to Public Safety in 2021. He then lost his post as minister in 2023.

In his letter, he thanks his voters, but also points out that he has differences with his party.

“Disagreements”

It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the Member of Parliament for this incredible Toronto riding for three consecutive terms, as well as a Minister in two portfolios in the Federal Cabinetstates Mr. Mendicino in his letter.

I am forever grateful for the unwavering support of my constituents in each election, which we won by decisive marginshe continues.

In his statement, Mr. Mendicino openly expresses his differences with his party: It is no secret that I have disagreements with the current leadership of the federal government regarding our foreign policy vis-à-vis our deteriorated relations with the State of Israel, our inadequate handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and our weakened role in the Middle East.

In political parties there must be room for different points of viewhe adds.

As a matter of principle, I have always spoken out against the unfair targeting of the Jewish community, which faces a wave of anti-Semitism. In the fight against hatred, I will always be present.

A demonstration

Last March, the MP was very critical of the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who forced the cancellation of an official reception where Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was to be received in Toronto.

Disgusting anti-Semitic protesters surrounded, threatened and assaulted members of the Italian-Canadian community at an official eventhe denounced on the X network. He accused the demonstrators of having spat on elderly people and of having described them as genocidal baby murderers.

These thugs think they have won a victory, but all they have done is lose public support and embarrass themselves. It’s time for this madness to stopadded the Toronto MP.

The controversial transfer of Paul Bernardo

His management of the transfer of murderer Paul Bernardo earned him strong criticism in the summer of 2023. The Correctional Service of Canada had informed his office in March that a transfer was planned, but the minister claimed to have not been informed of it. that the day after the transfer.

Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre then called for his resignation. Minister Mendicino said he was shocked — totally shocked. Now we know he found out about it three months earlier and did absolutely nothingdeclared Mr. Poilievre.

He lies and lies again. These are too many lies. That’s one lie too many. It’s time for Marco Mendicino to resignadded the Conservative leader.

Mr. Mendicino lost his post as minister a few weeks later during a cabinet reshuffle.

The future in Toronto?

In his letter, Mr. Mendicino mentions a possible future engagement: As I reflected on my decision to leave federal politics, many community leaders and residents approached me. I am overwhelmed by their support. They believe I can and should continue to play an active leadership role in our city.

I remain passionate about the law and developing good public policy, particularly as it relates to national security and the border, and how they will drive Canada’s 21st century economyhe continues.

In conclusion of his letter, he thanks his colleagues and his family. He also states his intention to remain a Liberal MP until the next elections are held.

Mr. Mendicino is not the only member of the Liberal Party of Canada who does not intend to run for office in the next election. Sean Fraser, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Carla Qualtrough, Filomena Tassi, Dan Vandal, Pablo Rodriguez and Seamus O’Regan, among others, made the same decision.