Minister Ministre of Veterans Affairs des Anciens Combattants Ottawa. Canada K1 A 0P4 Of?ce of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington St. Ottawa. ON K1 5K9 Attention: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau February 12. 2019 Dear Prime Minister. With a heavy heart. I am writing to tender my resignation as the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. I want to thank all Canadians. and in particular the residents of Vancouver-Granville, who put their trust in me and supported me as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. and as the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. When I sought federal elected of?ce. it was with the goal of implementing a positive and progressive vision of change on behalf of all Canadians and a different way of doing politics. My resignation as a Minister of the Crown in no way changes my commitment to seeing that fundamental change achieved. This work must and will carry on. To Canada's Veterans and their families: I have the deepest admiration and respect for you. This decision is in no way a re?ection of my desire to see your service and sacri?ce upheld and honoured. I only wish that I could have served you longer. To my of?cials and ministerial staff: thank you for your hard work in the service of all Canadians. I am truly grateful for all that you have done and will continue to do. I am aware that many Canadians wish for me speak on matters that have been in the media over the last week. I am in the process of obtaining advice on the topics that I am legally permitted to discuss in this matter and as such. have retained the Honourable Thomas Albert Cromwell. CC as counsel. Again. my thanks to all Canadians. Regardless of background. geography. or party af?liation. we must stand together for the values that Canada is built on. and which are the foundation for our future. I look forward to continuing to serve as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver-Granville. Res ectfully. Puglaas The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould. PC. QC. MP Member of Parliament for Vancouver-Granville Canada