Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen submitted her resignation as MP for Portage-Lisgar. Bergen, 58, has represented the Manitoba riding since 2008..In a video posted to Twitter Wednesday afternoon, Bergen said she's "ending an incredible and very fulfilling 14 years." She thanked her constituents, family, volunteers, staff and political colleagues on "both sides of the aisle, regardless of your political stripe.".Bergen announced last September she would not seek re-election after the new Conservative leader was chosen..Bergen did not give a specific reason for why she is resigning, nor did she talk about any future plans.."I'm choosing to leave now not because I'm tired or I've run out of steam. In fact, it's the exact opposite," Bergen said. "I feel hopeful and re-energized. Hopeful for our strong and united Conservative Party, and our caucus, under the courageous and principled leadership of my friend, Pierre Poilievre."."With God's grace and God's help, I believe that the best is yet to come. Thank you so much Portage-Lisgar, and thank you Canada.".Bergen's resignation means there will be a byelection in Portage-Lisgar to replace her. Last week, Manitoba Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced he would step down as an MLA to seek the federal Conservative nomination in the riding..On Twitter, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, ON) thanked Bergen for her leadership and service to her riding. "Wishing you nothing but the best on your next adventure.".During a media scrum, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said "I thank her for her many years of service."
Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen submitted her resignation as MP for Portage-Lisgar. Bergen, 58, has represented the Manitoba riding since 2008..In a video posted to Twitter Wednesday afternoon, Bergen said she's "ending an incredible and very fulfilling 14 years." She thanked her constituents, family, volunteers, staff and political colleagues on "both sides of the aisle, regardless of your political stripe.".Bergen announced last September she would not seek re-election after the new Conservative leader was chosen..Bergen did not give a specific reason for why she is resigning, nor did she talk about any future plans.."I'm choosing to leave now not because I'm tired or I've run out of steam. In fact, it's the exact opposite," Bergen said. "I feel hopeful and re-energized. Hopeful for our strong and united Conservative Party, and our caucus, under the courageous and principled leadership of my friend, Pierre Poilievre."."With God's grace and God's help, I believe that the best is yet to come. Thank you so much Portage-Lisgar, and thank you Canada.".Bergen's resignation means there will be a byelection in Portage-Lisgar to replace her. Last week, Manitoba Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced he would step down as an MLA to seek the federal Conservative nomination in the riding..On Twitter, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, ON) thanked Bergen for her leadership and service to her riding. "Wishing you nothing but the best on your next adventure.".During a media scrum, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said "I thank her for her many years of service."