By Canadian Press

Veteran Conservative MP Diane Finley resigns seat in House of Commons

May 11, 2021 | 2:25 PM

OTTAWA — Longtime Conservative MP Diane Finley has resigned her seat in the House of Commons.

Finley announced last summer that she would not seek re-election.

She told the Commons today that she is resigning, effective immediately.

Finley has represented the Ontario riding of Haldimand-Norfolk since 2004.

She held multiple cabinet posts under former prime minister  Stephen Harper.

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In Opposition, she was also the liaison between MPs and the national party.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 11, 2021.

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