As Conservatives huddle in Victoria, Kellie Leitch announces her exit

The one-time cabinet minister and leadership contender is bowing out before the next election.

Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) confirmed to reporters Wednesday that she would not seek a third term in the House. The Hill Times file photograph

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

January 25, 2018

Former cabinet minister Kellie Leitch stole the early thunder at the national Conservative caucus meetings in Victoria on Wednesday, announcing she will not seek re-election in 2019, months after mounting an unsuccessful bid to win the party leadership.

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