Caroline Mulroney announces she's quitting Ford government
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Caroline Mulroney is leaving the Doug Ford government.
The MPP for York-Simcoe, Treasury Board president, and minister of Francophone Affairs confirmed in a post on X Monday morning that she plans to “resign from Cabinet and from my seat in the Ontario Legislature, effective June 5.” Mulroney said she informed the premier of her decision on Sunday.
The daughter of former prime minister Brian Mulroney cited her father’s death as part of the reasons behind her career move.
“Two years ago, I lost my father. Last year, my husband Andrew and I became empty nesters. These are the kinds of moments that clarify what matters,” Mulroney wrote. “Together, they have led me to the conclusion that now is the right time to step back from elected life and begin a new chapter, one I am genuinely excited about.”
Mulroney was elected to provincial parliament eight years ago and called it “one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
What Doug Ford said
In a post on X, Ford said “Ontario is lucky to have benefited from Caroline Mulroney’s calm and steady leadership in Cabinet, having served as attorney general, minister of transportation and most recently minister of francophone affairs and president of Treasury Board.
“Caroline leaves behind a record she can be immensely proud of: A historic funding agreement for the largest expansion of public transit in North America, disciplined fiscal policies that are helping to keep our economy competitive while investing in critical frontline services and a strong and thriving Francophone community across the province, to name only a few.”
Ford called her a “close personal friend” and said he “will miss seeing her sitting across from me at the Cabinet table and in caucus meetings.”
Ford added: “Politics is in Caroline’s blood. The Ontario PC Party and our conservative movement will no doubt continue to benefit from her ideas and ideals. Here’s to an exciting next chapter for Caroline and her family.”
The rest of Mulroney’s statement
“Thank you for your trust. When I first put my name forward in 2017, I made you a simple promise: to listen, to care, and to stand up for you. I have tried to honour that promise every single day.
“I am proud of what we accomplished together: building the Bradford Bypass, the protection of the North Gwillimbury Forest, safeguarding Lake Simcoe from additional wastewater while securing a new phosphorus reduction facility and advancing the new acute care hospital for Southlake Health in East Gwillimbury. None of it happened by accident. It happened because you were engaged, you were vocal, and you held me accountable.
“To the Mayors and Councils across York-Simcoe, thank you for your partnership and your friendship. And to the farmers of the Holland Marsh: you are among the most hardworking, innovative, and dedicated people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. My father used to say that Canada is a country of small towns and big dreams. York-Simcoe is proof of that every day.
“To Premier Ford-It has been an honour to serve in your Cabinet. Through the pandemic, your steady leadership gave Ontarians confidence when they needed it most. When trade pressures threatened our economy and our workers, you stood firm. I am proud to have worked with you on a number of files, including delivering a historic transit deal with the federal government for the City of Toronto and Region of York, moving forward with critical highway and transit infrastructure across the province, establishing Justice Centres in Ontario, achieving historic advancements for Ontario’s Francophone community and providing steady fiscal stewardship through a period of significant economic uncertainty. Thank you for your trust, your friendship, and your unwavering commitment to this province. And keep working on your French. I know you can do it!
“To Ontario’s Francophone community It has been a privilege to work alongside you. From establishing a Francophone university to modernizing the French Language Services Act, and so much in between, we accomplished things that will endure. Ontario’s Francophone community is not a constituency to be managed. It is a vital, vibrant part of who we are as a province and as a country. I look forward to finding new ways to contribute to its flourishing in the years ahead.
“To the York-Simcoe PC riding association – I owe my electoral success to your hard work. To all association members, past and present, including my riding presidents, thank you for your hard work, your enthusiasm and your unwavering support.
“To my Caucus and Cabinet colleagues It did not take me long to understand why my father loved his caucus so much. We share unique moments and challenges that only we understand. We are a family, and I will miss working with you every day.
To my constituency and ministerial teams Your professionalism, judgment, and dedication made everything possible. The work we did together, and the standard of excellence you held yourselves to, will stay with me. I am so proud of what we accomplished together, and none of it would have been possible without each of you. Thank you.
“To the Ontario Public Service – From the Secretary of Cabinet to the analyst presenting their first Treasury Board briefing, I have been consistently impressed by the talent and dedication of the people who make our government function. Thank you for your fearless counsel and faithful service.
“To my family-None of this happens without you. Andrew, you are the love of my life and my greatest champion. You encouraged me to run in the first place and have been beside me every day since. To our incredible children, watching you step into your own lives with confidence and purpose made this the right moment to begin a new chapter of my own. I love you more than words can say. To my amazing mother, who continues to inspire me, and to my brothers, who have never stopped cheering, thank you.
“There is an old line in politics that the worst day in elected life is better than the best day outside of it. I’m not sure that’s true, but I do know that I will miss the people I have worked with over the past eight years more than you know. The people I have worked alongside, including more than a few friends on the opposition benches, have made me a better person. The energy of Queen’s Park is one I hope I will carry with me forever.
“Theodore Roosevelt said it best: “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
Serving the people of York-Simcoe and Ontario has been exactly that.”