Glover, Paradis announce departure from politics

OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Shelly Glover and International Development Minister Christian Paradis both chose the Good Friday holiday to announce they’re preparing to leave politics.According to a report in the Globe and Mail, the timing meant that they didn’t have to run a gauntlet of media and explain why they are bowing out when there’s a little more than six months left before an expected federal ballot.Citing personal reasons, the two Conservative MPs will remain in cabinet until the federal election but will not seek another term in office.The Prime Minister’s Office played down the retirement announcements with a spokesman...