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Toronto Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign following car accident last year

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Last updated: 2026/08/10 at 1:05 PM
Press Room Published August 10, 2026
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Liberal MP Shaun Chen says he plans to resign at the end of this week. The Scarborough North MP issued a statement on social media saying injuries sustained in a car accident in late 2025 have prevented him from travelling to Ottawa as often as the job requires.

Scarborough North MP says injuries prevent him from travelling as often as needed

Nick Murray · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago

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Shaun Chen is seen in the House of Commons in May 2025. After sitting as an MP for over a decade, Chen says he plans to resign this week. (Shaun_Chen/X)

Liberal MP Shaun Chen says he plans to resign at the end of this week.

The Scarborough North MP issued a statement on social media on Monday saying injuries sustained in a car accident in late 2025 have prevented him from travelling to Ottawa as often as the job requires.

Chen was first elected in 2015 after serving as the chair of the Toronto District School Board.

In a statement, Prime Minister Mark Carney thanked Chen for his advocacy for young people and his work to combat racism.

Chen’s resignation is the latest in a growing list of MPs vacating their seat this summer.

Chen said he plans to resign on Saturday.

More to come.

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Nick Murray is a reporter with The Canadian Press.

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