Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson stepping down
Posted January 16, 2010 10:58 am.
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A federal cabinet minister is leaving politics.
The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson has resigned from cabinet.
The New Brunswick MP told the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal in an interview that he won’t run in the next federal election but will represent his southwest New Brunswick riding until the vote is called.
There were reports last week that Prime Minister Stephen Harper would shuffle his cabinet.
It was not expected that any of his front-line ministers would be affected.
The 62-year-old Thompson told the Telegraph that he has achieved a great deal, he’s tired and he doesn’t want to overstay his welcome.
Thompson has represented his New Brunswick constituency since 1988.