MacKay Says He Won’t Run in Next Federal Election After Failed Leadership Bid

Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Peter MacKay speaks during the English debate in Toronto on June 18, 2020. The Canadian Press/ Tijana Martin

OTTAWA—Former Justice Minister Peter MacKay says he won’t be on the ballot in the next federal election.

Two months ago MacKay finished second to Erin O'Toole in the Conservative leadership contest and had been spending the fall pondering his political future.