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MP Cathay Wagantall officially becomes 10th MP to resign this year
She leaves without giving a reason after three other MPs resigned in the past week, and another Conservative MP is expected to follow this month.
- Saskatchewan Conservative Cathay Wagantall officially resigned from the House of Commons on Monday, becoming the 10th member of Parliament to step down this year.
- Representing the riding of Yorkton and Melville since 2015, Wagantall stated she originally intended to complete her term but offered no specific reason for her sudden departure.
- Her departure follows the recent exits of former Liberal Steven Guilbeault and former NDP Alexandre Boulerice, both of whom left the House last week.
- Ontario Conservative Larry Brock is also expected to resign this month, further contributing to the series of departures affecting the legislature.
- The House of Commons is set to return on Sept. 21 with three new Liberal MPs elected in recent byelections, all triggered by previous resignations.
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