The sole MP for Nunavut — who briefly withdrew from public life after a tour of housing conditions in the territory — says she will not seek re-election. The NDP's Mumilaaq Qaqqaq said Thursday she has decided, after consulting with family and friends, that the House of Commons "is not the place for me right now." Qaqqaq withdrew from public life after the tour left her depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Qaqqaq, who has called the federal government's budget commitment of $25 million for Nunavut housing "laughable," told MPs that "addressing the chronic housing crisis in Nunavut is a matter of public health, human rights and basic human dignity." In her statement, Qaqqaq said she was proud when NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited Nunavut to hear from residents.

Source: CBC News May 20, 2021 22:51 UTC