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Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

Lawrence MacAulay, the longest-serving MP in Prince Edward Island history, will not seek re-election after 37 years in office, stating he wants to spend more time with family.
MacAulay has represented Cardigan in the House of Commons since 1988 and currently serves as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
A growing number of Liberals are not running in the next federal election, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement to resign.
Reflecting on his tenure, MacAulay expressed pride in representing the agricultural community and wished he could have achieved more during his time in office.

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The Globe & Mail

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announces he will not seek re-election

The 78-year-old long-time Liberal MP joins a growing list of members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet who say they won’t run in the next federal election

2 days ago·Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

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Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

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2 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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SaltWire.com

'The fact is the time has come': Lawrence MacAulay, Cardigan MP and agriculture minister, won't run again

MIDGELL, P.E.I. - Lawrence MacAulay took a deep breath in, trying to find the right words.

2 days ago

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CBC News

After 11 election wins, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is retiring

"It's a tough decision, but it's been a decision that has been very heavily discussed, with my family in particular, for 10 years," MacAulay said in an interview with CBC News.

2 days ago·Canada

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Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election

Canada’s minister of agriculture and agri-food says he won’t be seeking re-election. Lawrence MacAulay says in a social media post he is no longer a young man, and he wants to spend more time with his family. MacAulay has represented eastern Prince Edward Island in Ottawa for nearly 37 years. He joins a growing list of Liberals who say they won’t seek re-election, including former labour minister Seamus O’Regan in Newfoundland, former housing mi…

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