OTTAWA — Marco Mendicino, a former high-ranking cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, is the latest Liberal to say he will not run in the next federal election.

In a statement posted on social media on Thursday evening, Mendicino expressed gratitude for the strong support of his constituents in the Toronto riding of Eglinton—Lawrence and said he will stay on as the member of Parliament until the next election.

"As much as I love the job, this is the right decision, at the right time, for me and my family," Mendicino's statement said{ai:summary}<p>Marco Mendicino, a former cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, announced he will not seek re-election. He expressed appreciation for his constituents in Eglinton—Lawrence and confirmed he will continue serving as an MP until the next election. #politics</p>

Marco Mendicino, former Trudeau cabinet minister, says he will not run in next election

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