Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean announced Saturday afternoon (Aug. 31) that she would not be running for the NDP in this year香蕉视频直播檚 provincial election scheduled for Oct. 19.

The minister of state for child care mentioned 香蕉视频直播減ersonal challenges香蕉视频直播� as the main reasons for her withdrawal.

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Grateful for both the support of her caucus and constituents over the years, Dean mentioned not having made this decision lightheartedly. 

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Dean had served as MLA for the riding of Esquimalt-Metchosin which will change in the upcoming term to Esquimalt-Colwood.

Premier David Eby was informed of Dean's decision the day she issued her statement.

Eby mentioned the Dean would be on leave for her role as a minister 香蕉视频直播渋mmediately香蕉视频直播� allowing her to "be focused on her health" for the remainder of her three-week term as MLA.

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