Gatineau MP named labour minister after O’Regan resignation

Gatineau MP Steve MacKinnon is replacing outgoing Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan, who announced his resignation from cabinet Thursday.

MacKinnon most recently served as government House leader, filling that position on an interim basis while Karina Gould was on maternity leave. She is expected to return to her role at the end of July. 

The Ottawa-area MP was first elected in 2015, when the Trudeau government won its majority. 

MacKinnon has previously served as government whip and deputy House leader. 

O’Regan said he is resigning from cabinet for family reasons, and plans on staying on as the MP for St. John’s South—Mount Pearl in Newfoundland and Labrador. He will not seek re-election. 

More to come.