Bob Rae is seen with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau at the Liberal party caucus this morning (Wednesday, June 19, 2013) where he announced his resignation from the House of Commons. His announcement was met by appleause and some tears. The member for Toronto Centre will become chief negotiator for First Nations in talks with the Ontario government about development of the Ring of Fire, an iron ore project in Northern Ontario. He is also going to tour the nine Matawa communities in the mining and resource-rich area this summer. Rae was Ontario premier from 1990 to 1995. His decision to leave the House raises the question of who might contest the important riding on the fringe of South Bayview. It will be greatly coveted by all parties in the 2015 General Election. CBCTears and applause for Bob Rae as he quits as MP
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Bob Rae is seen with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau at the Liberal party caucus this morning (Wednesday, June 19, 2013) where he announced his resignation from the House of Commons. His announcement was met by appleause and some tears. The member for Toronto Centre will become chief negotiator for First Nations in talks with the Ontario government about development of the Ring of Fire, an iron ore project in Northern Ontario. He is also going to tour the nine Matawa communities in the mining and resource-rich area this summer. Rae was Ontario premier from 1990 to 1995. His decision to leave the House raises the question of who might contest the important riding on the fringe of South Bayview. It will be greatly coveted by all parties in the 2015 General Election. CBC