Judy Foote to quit cabinet, federal politics, necessitating small shuffle
OTTAWA — Judy Foote is expected to announce her resignation from the federal cabinet on Thursday.
The Newfoundland and Labrador MP has been on an indefinite leave of absence from the massive Public Works and Government Services department since April due to family health issues.
According to insiders, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to publicly discuss the matter, Foote is also expected to announce that she will resign as an MP later this year.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not expected to immediately name a replacement for Foote, whose portfolio has been overseen on an interim basis by Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr.