Long-time Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus will not run for re-election
With the shake-up in northern Ontario federal ridings, long-time Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus says he is going to step aside.
Angus made the announcement Thursday morning after seven elections and 20 years of service to the north.
"As the new electoral riding of Mushkegowuk-Kapuskasing-Timmins comes into effect, adding 20,000 square kilometres and many new communities, Angus says it is an opportune time to step aside," a news release said.
"The decision to leave comes at a good moment for the NDP as the new riding features strong NDP polling numbers."
Angus will continue to serve his term, working until the next federal election expected in 2025.
"People tend to think of politics as the drama taking place within the Ottawa bubble. But for me, politics has always been rooted in the communities of northern Ontario," the MP is quoted as saying in the release.
"It meant an enormous amount of travel and countless days away from home, but it was worth it. I count myself blessed for being able to witness the power of hope, determination and the fundamental dignity of the people of the north."
He said the size of the newly created riding requires new energy, so he is ready to "pass the baton" to the next MP.
"Representative democracy can only succeed if rooted in the relationships and interactions between MP and constituent," Angus said.
"After two decades of being a part-time husband and parent, I owe a lot of back time to the people I love."
With a file from video journalist Lydia Chubak in CTV News Timmins.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7029443.1725744633!/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.png)
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title
Aryna Sabalenka got past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a rollicking U.S. Open women’s final Saturday to win her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title of her career.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.
Trudeau insists he's staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?
The Liberal caucus is set to meet in Nanaimo, B.C., next week for a retreat ahead of the fall parliamentary sitting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists he will lead his party into the next election despite polls citing his unpopularity among Canadians. Here's a look at what would happen if he decided to call it quits.