Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is retiring

Lawrence MacAulay, Canada's Agriculture Minister, is retiring after 36 years in politics. He will not seek re-election in the Cardigan riding, which he has represented since 1988. MacAulay plans to make a formal announcement on Saturday. MacAulay is the longest-serving MP in Prince Edward Island history and has been part of six different prime ministers' administrations. He has expressed pride in his work, particularly in representing farmers and contributing to local growth. His retirement follows a trend of high-profile cabinet ministers stepping down. MacAulay made his decision months ago, prior to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement about his own future.