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Fast was first elected in 2006 and previously served as minister of international trade.
Longtime Conservative member of Parliament Ed Fast says he will retire from politics with the next federal election.
Fast, who represents a riding in Abbotsford, B.C., has been an MP for more than 18 years.
He was international trade minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet and the opposition critic for environment, industry and finance.
In a statement, Fast said he helped negotiate many trade deals, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership and deals with the European Union and South Korea.
He also notes he has been a vocal critic of the government’s plans to expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying.
The next election must be held no later than October 2025. Fast said he has asked his party to begin an open and fair process to choose the next candidate for his riding.
Source: cbc
