Federal Tourism Minister Seeks Montreal Mayorship, Won’t Run in Next Federal Election

Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting, on October 29, 2024, in Ottawa. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada said she will not be seeking re-election and will instead make a run to lead one of Montreal’s major parties ahead of the municipal elections.

Martinez Ferrada made the announcement in a video posted to social media on Feb. 6.