Randy Boissonnault won't seek re-election in Edmonton

Randy Boissonnault, the MP for Edmonton Centre, has announced he will not run in the upcoming federal election. He is a member of the Liberal party and has had a varied political career in that riding. Boissonnault first won the position in 2015 but lost in 2019 before reclaiming it in 2021. In a statement on social media, Boissonnault described the past year as very challenging for himself and his family. His resignation from cabinet last November followed controversy over his business dealings and questions about his claims of Indigenous identity. His decision not to run again raises questions about where former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will compete in the election. Carney, who grew up in Edmonton, has been in the spotlight, especially after appearing with the Edmonton Oilers hockey team last week. When asked about his future plans at a meeting in Ottawa, Carney did not disclose which riding he might choose. Some believe he may consider the Toronto Centre riding, which is being vacated by Marci Ien, or the Nepean riding in Ottawa.