By Canadian Press

NDP MP Murray Rankin decides not to seek re-election in October campaign

Feb 28, 2019 | 3:36 PM

OTTAWA — NDP MP Murray Rankin says he won’t run in October’s election, joining a long list of federal New Democrats leaving this fall.

Rankin tells The Canadian Press his decision was very difficult and serving as an MP has been the most rewarding experience of his life.  

He also says his decision is about moving on to the next chapter after seven years representing Victoria.

He stresses it has nothing to do with the NDP’s prospects or Jagmeet Singh’s leadership.

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Rankin says he takes pride in fighting for tax fairness and medical assistance in dying and working to ensure Canadians serving on jury duty can get psychological supports.

He says his work on the House of Commons justice committee has also been important, suggesting the crisis involving former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould will be an issue discussed for many months ahead.

The Canadian Press