She was named Treasury Board president in January.
New Treasury Board President Jane Philpott addresses the media following a swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Jan. 14, 2019.Philpott announced her decision to resign as Treasury Board president in a statement Monday. She said after some reflection, she came to the realization that it would be"untenable" for her to continue to serve as a cabinet minister.
"I have been considering the events that have shaken the federal government in recent weeks and after serious reflection, I have concluded that I must resign as a member of cabinet," she wrote.
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