Minister Harjit Sajjan Won’t Seek Re-Election Amid Growing Political Polarization
The veteran politician and seasoned public servant has represented Vancouver South since 2015.
Long-serving Liberal MP and Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2025, citing the increasingly divisive and toxic nature of Canada’s political climate. The veteran politician and seasoned public servant has represented Vancouver South since 2015.
Before stepping into politics, Harjit Sajjan served as a decorated member of the Canadian Armed Forces and worked as a detective with the Vancouver Police Department. Upon joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet in 2015, he was appointed as Minister of National Defence. Over the years, Sajjan held multiple roles, including Minister of International Development and Minister of Emergency Preparedness.
Please see my statement. pic.twitter.com/Dhgv4psQYb
— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) January 22, 2025
Reflecting on his journey, Sajjan stated on social media, “My decision to enter politics was driven by a desire to raise the collective voice of Vancouver South, so that our community’s hopes, concerns, and needs would be heard in Ottawa. Together, I believe we have accomplished this.”
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