Ontario Education Minister Todd Smith has announced he will be resigning to take a job in the private sector.
Smith, who previously served in other ministerial roles in Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet, was appointed as education minister more than two months ago.
“I have spoken to Premier Ford to let him know I am resigning my seat and stepping down from my cabinet duties effective immediately and that I will not be seeking re-election,” a statement posted on X Friday morning said.
Smith served as the MPP for the Bay of Quinte area, which covers Trenton, Belleville and Prince Edward County.
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