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Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who announced he would give up his seat so party leader Pierre Poilievre can run in a by-election, arrives for meeting of the Conservative caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on May 25, 2025. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
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Conservative MP Damien Kurek said June 17 will be his last day in Parliament, having advised the House Speaker of his resignation.
Kurek had announced his intention to step down shortly after the April 28 general election. The Alberta MP said on May 2 he would leave the House of Commons to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in his rural riding of Battle River-Crowfoot.
