Justice Minister Peter MacKay is leaving federal politics
Justice Minister Peter MacKay will announce today he’s not running for office again, sources say. From playing rugby on Parliament Hill, fighting for the puck in sledge hockey and arriving in Trenton in a brand new CC-130J Hercules tactical aircraft, these are just a few of the photo ops he provided as Defence Minister. MacKay, who turns 50 this year, will attribute his decision to his young family. He and his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, are expecting a second child this fall. He has been an MP since 1997.
Peter MacKay (right) as teammate Greg Forrest (left) looks on during a Rugby Canada Super League game in Brantford, Ont.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Peter MacKay is appeared in CBC show called, Make the Politician Work. He goes to boot camp.Jen Grantham
Peter MacKay (left) is chased by Liberal MP Justin Trudeau in a motorized wheelchair during a wheelchair race relay on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.Pawel Dwulit/The Canadian Press
Peter MacKay arrives in Trenton, Ontario onboard the new CC-130J Hercules tactical aircraft during a ceremony at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.Warrant Officer Carole Morissett
Peter MacKay (L) and Chief of Defence Staff General Tom Lawson participate in the new Canadian Forces military fitness program at the Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa.Chris Wattie/Reuters
Peter MacKay takes part in training for the 94th annual International Four Days Marches Nijmegen in Ottawa.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Peter MacKay takes a picture of photographers and cameramen while posing with fellow cabinet ministers during a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.Chris Wattie/Reuters
Peter MacKay (R) is hit by Ottawa Irish Rugby Club players while playing with the Forces Rugby team on the front lawn of Parliament Hill in Ottawa.Blair Gable-/Reuters
Peter MacKay tries his hand at sledge hockey in Vancouver.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Peter MacKay arrives with his wife Nazanin Afshin-Jam and their son Kian before being sworn in as Justice Minister in Ottawa on July 15, 2013.Chris Wattie/Reuters