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Liberal MP Shaun Chen Resigns Aug 15 Over Accident Injuries

8/12/2026

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Liberal MP Shaun Chen will resign effective Aug. 15, 2026 because injuries from a car accident last fall limit his travel to Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney thanked Chen on X for his work on youth advocacy and anti-racism and wished him a full recovery.
His exit adds to a summer wave of resignations that includes Steven Guilbeault, Cathay Wagantall, Larry Brock and Alexandre Boulerice.

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Liberal MP Shaun Chen will resign effective Aug. 15, 2026 because injuries from a car accident last fall limit his travel to Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney thanked Chen on X for his work on youth advocacy and anti-racism and wished him a full recovery.
His exit adds to a summer wave of resignations that includes Steven Guilbeault, Cathay Wagantall, Larry Brock and Alexandre Boulerice.