Hehr won’t return to cabinet but will stay in Liberal caucus after investigation
OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Kent Hehr says he will remain a member of the Liberal caucus following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct with women — although he’s not returning to the government’s inner circle.
Hehr, who has served as both veterans minister and sport and disabilities minister, resigned from cabinet in January after he was accused of making inappropriate sexual remarks during his time as a provincial politician in Alberta.
He says on Twitter that he remains focused on making both personal and professional improvements, and will continue to strive to do better.
Hehr left cabinet pending the result of the investigation after former Alberta legislature employee Kristin Raworth accused him of calling her “yummy” a decade ago. He was also accused of groping a young female staffer on Parliament Hill.