Justice Minister Peter MacKay appears at Commons committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 27, 2015. Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay will announce later today that he is leaving federal politics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickJustice Minister Peter MacKay appears at Commons committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 27, 2015. Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay will announce later today that he is leaving federal politics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Peter MacKay not seeking Conservative leadership

Peter MacKay won't be a candidate for the leadership of the federal Conservative party.

MacKay says he made the decision after consulting with family, friends colleagues.

He placed second to former leader Erin O'Toole in 2020.

He says he's still paying off the debt from that leadership run.

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