Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign at end of week due to car accident injuries
The Scarborough North MP says injuries from a late-2025 collision have prevented him from commuting to Ottawa as his role requires.
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Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced Monday that he plans to resign at the end of the week, citing injuries sustained in a car accident in late 2025 that have left him unable to travel to Ottawa regularly.
Chen, who represents Scarborough North, was first elected in 2015 after serving as chair of the Toronto District School Board. In a statement issued on social media, he said the ongoing effects of his injuries have made it impossible to fulfil his parliamentary duties.
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 seats this summer. He is scheduled to formally resign on August 16.
No details have been disclosed regarding the specific nature of his injuries or the exact date of the accident.
What specific injuries is Chen dealing with?
How many other Liberal MPs have resigned this summer?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When is Shaun Chen resigning?
Shaun Chen is formally resigning on August 16, 2026.
What riding does Shaun Chen represent?
Shaun Chen represents Scarborough North.
When was Shaun Chen first elected?
Shaun Chen was first elected in 2015.
