PC MLA resigns from legislature

The PC MLA for Spruce Woods resigned on Monday.

“I must inform the house that the honourable member for Spruce Woods, Grant Jackson has resigned his seat in the house, effective immediately,” Speaker Tom Lindsey told the house on Monday afternoon. 

Grant Jackson, education critic for the official Opposition, was partway through his first term in office. Jackson worked in various political roles for the former Progressive Conservative government, as well as for Conservative MP Larry Maguire.

Maguire, who has represented Brandon-Souris since 2013, announced he would not be running for re-election in the riding after the writ drop over the weekend.