Scott Aitchison Resignation

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1. 29 Sep

   Aitchison has been the MP for Ontario's Parry Sound-Muskoka riding since the 2019 election.

   3 outlets · CBC
2. 30 Sep

   Ontario MP and former Conservative leadership candidate Scott Aitchison said Wednesday that he intends to resign his seat at the end of the fall sitting.

   4 outlets · CBC

Coverage 6 articles

• 1 Oct John Ivison: The loss of Scott Aitchison is a grim warning for ConservativesConservative MP Scott Aitchison announced his resignation at the end of the fall session, becoming the eighth Conservative MP to leave in the last year. Despite winning his northern Ontario riding by 10 points last year, Aitchison's departure signals a decline in the party’s national support, with polls now showing lower public esteem for the Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre's leadership. Aitchison's decision…National Post
• 30 Sep Conservative MP Scott Aitchison officially signals his intent to resign later this fallScott Aitchison, a Conservative MP from Ontario and former mayor of Huntsville, announced his intention to resign his seat at the end of the fall parliamentary session after 30 years in public service. In a social media post, Aitchison thanked his constituents and staff for their support during his tenure, highlighting his work on housing affordability among other initiatives. His departure adds to several recent…CBC
• 30 Sep Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign at end of yearScott Aitchison, an Ontario Conservative MP representing Parry Sound-Muskoka, has announced his resignation at the end of the current fall parliamentary session after 30 years in public service. In a letter to constituents, Aitchison stated he will explore other opportunities following this term. This marks the 12th MP resignation since January, and Party Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed gratitude for Aitchison's…The Globe and Mail
• 30 Sep Poilievre about to lose his 8th MP in a year, sources sayScott Aitchison, a Conservative MP from Parry Sound–Muskoka, Ontario, is set to resign from Parliament as early as Wednesday, making him the eighth MP to leave Pierre Poilievre’s caucus since the 2025 election. Sources indicate that Aitchison informed Poilievre of his intention to resign last week but did not provide a specific reason beyond a desire for change after three decades in elected office. This development…Global News
• 29 Sep Conservative MP Scott Aitchison expected to resign by the end of the year
  National Post
• 29 Sep Conservative MP Scott Aitchison expected to resign this fall: sourcesScott Aitchison, a Conservative MP for Ontario's Parry Sound-Muskoka riding since 2019 and former mayor of Muskoka, is expected to resign from his position later this fall, according to sources cited by CBC News. This follows recent departures of other MPs who have left electoral politics in the past few months. Aitchison made an unsuccessful bid for the Conservative leadership in 2022, finishing fifth, and was…CBC

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