Rick Byers, newly elected MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, is flanked by former MPP Bill Walker (left) and former MP Larry Miller (right) on July 2, 2022. (Image courtesy of Rick Byers campaign)Rick Byers, newly elected MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, is flanked by former MPP Bill Walker (left) and former MP Larry Miller (right) on July 2, 2022. (Image courtesy of Rick Byers campaign)
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MPP Rick Byers announces he will not run for re-election

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers will not be running for re-election.

The announcement was made by Byers via a statement from his office on September 10. Byers says he's making the announcement now to "allow time for the local riding association and the Ontario PC Party to nominate a candidate to represent Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound."

The Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Progressive Conservative Association will now begin an immediate search for a new candidate to run for the riding in the next provincial election after forming a candidate search committee.

Byers was elected as the MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound in the 2022 provincial election, replacing Bill Walker.

"It has been and continues to be a great honour to represent Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and to work with Premier Doug Ford and the PC caucus to build a better Ontario. I will continue to work hard on the priorities of our local communities right up until the next election," said Byers.

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