The same day she lost her office, the recently re-elected Nepian MP Lisa McLeod announced that she was taking some leave to cope with her mental and physical health.
In a statement posted on social media on Friday afternoon, McLeod said he was following the advice of his doctor and medical team.
“The last few years have been difficult for many people. I know I am not alone in this regard. In my case, my mental and physical health and well-being have been severely affected,” the statement said.
“I’ve talked about some of my wellness challenges before. As many people may understand and know too well, maintaining your mental and physical health is a constant challenge. There are ups and downs. I’m down now, but I’ll be back soon. “
My statement. pic.twitter.com/Frki31Jwsr
– @ MacLeodLisa
A difficult path to re-election
McLeod won the re-election this month with 39 percent of the vote, a drop of about six percent from his result in 2018. The Liberals took second place with 33 percent.
She did not speak to reporters before or after her victory, and reporters were expelled from campaign headquarters during her victory speech.
Here is (I think) the president of the riding association locking the door, and the MPP inside talking to the applauding supporters pic.twitter.com/Mt6XsSm1pJ
– @ DCFraser
During the Ontario NDP campaign, McLeod revealed that McLeod had received more than $ 44,000 in allowances from her riding association in the Ottawa region for three years, including money to pay for her home.
Although it was legal, PC leader Doug Ford said he was “disappointed” with him and would work with other party leaders to prevent the use of the riding association’s funds for MPP allowances.
McLeod – the oldest PC MPP in the National Capital Region – was not particularly on Ford’s side when he stopped in the capital during the campaign.
In a statement issued Friday after the announcement that First MP Neil Lumsden will step into his last cabinet role as Secretary of the Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Culture, McLeod thanked Ford “for his support, kindness and faith in me over the years. . “
“The leadership opportunities I had were thanks to his trust in me.”
She also wrote that she would support old and new colleagues in the cabinet “where and when I can.”
Current criticism of changes in autism
In 2019, as then-Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, McLeod introduced changes to the Ontario autism funding model that provoked swift and sharp condemnation from families.
She continued to face criticism for these changes in the years since, including during the last election campaign, and was particularly adamant about this at the campaign launch event in early May.
Days before the election this month, protesters in Ottawa held placards in front of the office of PC candidate Lisa McLeod. They protested against her changes in funding for autism in 2019 and her recently revealed use of funds by the riding association. (Presented by Ontario Autism Coalition)
“I will always stand for peaceful protests. But what I will not stand for, what my daughter will not stand for, and what I know none of you will stand for, are the four years of harassment, intimidation, and death threats that some people have decided I should live with. she told a crowd of supporters.
“And again today, trying to take my vote; trying to take your votes away from you. Peaceful protest, yes. Intimidation and harassment to try to fire someone is never good.”
Sometimes McLeod received special police protection because of threats she received.
It is not clear whether taking a break is linked to the criticism she faces.
McLeod wrote that until voters see her so much this summer, her team “will be there to help you, as we’ve always done.”
“Although taking a breath is not an easy decision, it is the right thing to do now.
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