Liberal Member of Parliament Shaun Chen has announced his resignation by the end of this week due to ongoing health issues resulting from a car accident last year. Representing Scarborough North since 2015, Chen disclosed in a social media statement that the accident had led to substantial health challenges, hindering his ability to fulfill parliamentary duties in Ottawa regularly. Following consultation with his family, Chen concluded that stepping down from his position was in his best interest.
Prior to his political career, Chen served as the chair of the Toronto District School Board. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed gratitude towards Chen for his advocacy on behalf of youth and his efforts to combat racism, wishing him a speedy recovery and success in his future endeavors.
Chen’s resignation adds to the increasing number of MPs leaving their seats this summer. Notably, former Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault and Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall are also set to vacate their positions. Additionally, Conservative MP Larry Brock will step down in mid-September to pursue a role at the Brantford Crown attorney’s office, while NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice intends to run provincially for Québec Solidaire in October after leaving his Montreal seat by the summer’s end.
Chen specified that his resignation will take effect on Saturday.
