Ambrose leaves Conservative Party on a high note, brought party together after 2015 defeat and leaves it in good financial shape, say Conservatives

Many of Rona Ambrose's caucus colleagues were surprised to learn of her impending departure from news stories the night before her official announcement.

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose announced Tuesday, May 16, that she will be stepping down as the MP for Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta., after the House adjourns for the summer. The Washington-based Wilson Centre announced that she will join its Canada Institute as a fellow. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

May 16, 2017

CHATEAU LAURIER HOTEL, OTTAWA—Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose, who announced Tuesday morning that she will resign her seat in the House before it breaks in June for the summer, is exiting on a high note and leaving the party in good financial shape for the next leader, say Conservativ...

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