The premier of Prince Edward Island is stepping down.
Dennis King made the announcement on Thursday afternoon.
“It’s news that I believe is in the best interest of the government, the best interest of our, and the best interest of the people of Prince Edward Island and the best interest of my family,” King said during a news conference.
His resignation as premier and Progressive Conservative leader will take effect at noon on Friday.
King was first elected as the 33rd premier of P.E.I. in 2019 and was re-elected in 2023.
“I do feel that I have repeatedly said time and again that I wouldn’t be a lifer in this job and that once I had made up my mind I would move on,” he added.
Rob Lantz has been named the interim Progressive Conservative leader and will be sworn in as premier on Friday.
