Lisa MacLeod: Longtime PC MPP won’t seek re-election in 2026 [Video]

Longtime Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod has announced she will not be seeking re-election in the next provincial election, bringing an end to a lengthy career at Queen’s Park.

MacLeod was first elected to Queen’s Park in the riding of Nepean—Carleton in 2006. She would go on to be re-elected five times, including twice after the Nepean—Carleton riding was split in two. She currently represents Nepean.

MacLeod posted a video to X Friday afternoon, thanking constituents for their support.

“It’s an honour to represent you and I look forward to supporting the next generation of progressive conservatives in the next election,” she wrote.

During her time in office, she served as Minister Children, Community and Social Services from 2018 to 2019, and was also the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues. In 2019, she became the Minister of Heritage, Tourism, Culture and Sport, but was left out of cabinet after the …