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Scott Aitchison expected to resign as Conservative MP
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison is expected to resign from the House of Commons, potentially before the December Christmas break. This departure would mark the eighth Member of Parliament to leave Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative caucus since the 2025 election.
Aitchison, who represents the Parry Sound—Muskoka riding in Ontario, previously ran against Poilievre for the party leadership in 2022. A source close to the MP indicates that Aitchison informed Poilievre of his decision to resign approximately one week ago, citing a desire to pursue other interests after 30 years in elected office.
The resignation creates a political challenge for the Conservative Party. While Aitchison won his riding in 2025 with a 10-point lead, analysts from 338Canada suggest the seat could flip to the Liberal Party if a by-election were held immediately.
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Conservative Party of Canada · House of Commons · Parry Sound—Muskoka · Pierre Poilievre · Scott Aitchison
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Data from 338Canada suggests the Parry Sound—Muskoka riding could flip to the Liberal Party in a by-election. looniepolitics.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aitchison is expected to resign before the House of Commons Christmas break in December. globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Scott Aitchison informed Pierre Poilievre of his intention to resign his seat one week ago. globalnews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scott Aitchison represents the Parry Sound—Muskoka riding in Ontario. looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aitchison will be the eighth Member of Parliament to leave the Conservative caucus since the 2025 election. looniepolitics.com · globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aitchison intends to resign because he believes it is time to pursue other opportunities after 30 years as an elected official. globalnews.ca