Sean Fraser to run for federal Liberals, after saying he wasnt reoffering [Video]

Former housing minister Sean Fraser confirmed Tuesday that he will be running for re-election in his Nova Scotia riding after all.

His decision comes about three months after he told Canadians he wouldn’t be running again to spend more time with his family.

“Well folks, it’s elbows up,” he posted on Facebook.

Asked about the rumour of Fraser’s return during a campaign stop in Halifax Tuesday, Liberal Leader Mark Carney tried to play coy on what Fraser was going to do.

“Sean stepping up for our country, if that indeed is what he’s going to announce later, and I don’t know if that is indeed what he’s going to announce later today, is exceptionally good news for Canada,” he said with a big grin.

But in his post, Fraser said Carney called him personally Monday to ask him to “join the team that will be responding to this unprecedented economic threat from the United States.”

“I said yes,” he …