Cathay Wagantall

Local report says Wagantall will not seek a fifth term

The World-Spectator reported that Wagantall announced on July 28 that she would not seek another term when the next federal election is called. The piece frames the decision as an earlier public commitment not to run again.

Official Parliament profile reflects Wagantall’s recorded vote activity

The House of Commons member page shows a June 17, 2026 vote record for Wagantall, indicating ongoing parliamentary activity on that date. It does not provide commentary, but it serves as a public mention from an official source.

The Canadian Press reports Wagantall will resign her seat before Parliament’s fall sitting

The Canadian Press, carried by CKOM and Yahoo, said Wagantall plans to resign at the end of the summer. The reports emphasized that she had previously intended to stay on until the next election and that her social media statement did not include a reason for the decision.

CTV Yorkton reports the longtime MP will resign this summer

CTV Yorkton reported that Wagantall would leave her role as MP for Yorkton-Melville on August 31 rather than waiting for the next election. The segment said she has represented the riding since 2015 and that the change shortens her planned transition out of office.

Public profile notes Wagantall’s recent parliamentary activity and speaking record

MyMP.ca lists recent speeches and activity for Wagantall, including her parliamentary speaking record and committee-related engagement. The profile is a public mention summarizing her legislative work rather than a standalone news item.

Wagantall’s social post is surfaced on X in coverage of her resignation

CTV’s coverage includes a post from Wagantall’s X account announcing that she would leave on August 31, 2026. The post is presented as her direct public statement explaining the revised departure date.

Instagram profile shows recent public posts from Wagantall about Parliament and constituency issues

Wagantall’s Instagram account shows recent public-facing posts about parliamentary events, cultural celebrations, flooding concerns, and political criticism. The mix of ceremonial, community, and partisan messages gives the feed a mixed overall tone.

Public parliamentary tracking shows Wagantall voted on Bill C-30

OpenParliament records that Wagantall voted no on a June 2026 vote related to Bill C-30. This is a public mention of her legislative activity rather than a news report or social post.

CBC Saskatchewan highlights Wagantall’s final House speech and resignation timeline

CBC Saskatchewan’s roundup noted Wagantall’s farewell speech in the House of Commons and her decision to resign at the end of August. It also stated that she has represented Yorkton-Melville since 2015 and that a by-election will be required after her departure.

Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall to Resign Before Fall Sitting

Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall plans to resign her House of Commons seat at the end of summer, ending her tenure on August 31 despite earlier stating she would stay until the next election. She offered no explanation for the change in plans in her social media statement.

Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall to Resign Before Fall Sitting

MP Cathay Wagantall announced she will step down from the House of Commons at the conclusion of summer, ending her service for Yorkton-Melville since 2015. Her tenure concludes August 31, though she did not explain the change from her prior commitment to remain until the next election.

Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall to Step Down Aug. 31

Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall says she will leave office August 31, ending over a decade representing Yorkton-Melville. She will step away this summer rather than hold the seat until the next federal election, despite her original plan.

Wagantall stepping down as MP August 31

The Hamilton Spectator reported that after announcing she would not run in the next election, Wagantall has now accelerated her departure, confirming she will step down as the Yorkton-Melville MP on August 31.

Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall to resign this summer, stepping down Aug. 31

Longtime Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall announced she will fast-track her resignation from Parliament, leaving her Yorkton-Melville seat on August 31, 2026, earlier than her previously planned exit before the next federal election.

Cathay Wagantall to step down as Yorkton-Melville MP in August

Users on r/CanadaPolitics discussed Wagantall's decision to leave her seat in August, noting that while the riding is safely Conservative, the byelection will test whether Liberal and NDP candidates can outperform their 2025 results.

Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall to resign before fall sitting

In a social media statement posted on June 17, Wagantall confirmed her time in office ends August 31 but offered no reason for accelerating her departure from the previously announced plan to serve until the next election.

Long-serving Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall announced Wednesday that she will retire

Rebel News reported on Instagram that Wagantall announced her retirement on Wednesday, confirming she will not run in the next election and will leave her seat in August.

Instagram reel highlights Wagantall's commitment to defending the pre-born in her final House speech

An Instagram reel features MP Cathay Wagantall and her commitment to defending the pre-born, referencing her last speech to the House of Commons where she emphasized her stance on fetal rights[4].

Instagram post shares praise for Wagantall's work on private bills including Cassie and Molly's Law

An encouraging Instagram post notes work alongside MP Wagantall, highlighting her introduction of three private members' bills: Cassie and Molly's Law (Bill C-225), the Violence Against Pregnant Women Act, and another bill not fully named[5].

Pierre Poilievre posts tribute thanking Wagantall for a decade of principled and faithful service

Pierre Poilievre, MP posted a Facebook tribute thanking Cathay Wagantall for more than a decade of principled and faithful service to Canada, following her announcement not to seek a fifth term in the next federal election[6].