Sean Fraser Announces He Will Not Contest Next Federal Election

Former Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced today in Ottawa that he will not contest the next federal election. Fraser explained that his role in federal politics had made it difficult for him to spend enough time with his family. He also mentioned that he had already informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of his decision.

Notably, Fraser is the sixth minister in the Trudeau cabinet to announce that they will not seek re-election. Fraser has represented the Central Nova riding of Nova Scotia in the House of Commons since 2015, the year the Trudeau government first came to power. He was appointed Minister of Immigration after the Liberals won re-election in 2021.

While Fraser was frequently targeted by the Conservatives over issues like immigration and the housing crisis, he was also regarded as a strong communicator and a rising star within the Liberal Party.