Melanie Mark, the first First Nations woman to serve in the British Columbia Legislature and as a cabinet minister, announced her resignation and spoke on CBC\’s The Early Edition about her decision. She said she feels \”at peace\” and \”a sense of freedom.\” Mark called out the Opposition Liberals for going too far in their criticisms of her during her tenure. She admitted she was \”boisterous in the House\” but felt statements made on the floor should be truthful. B.C. Liberal Party Leader Kevin Falcon said their job as Opposition is to ask hard questions of government. Mark said she will focus on her family, mentor and coach the MLA who takes her seat, and make her resignation official by the end of March. Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, said Mark made a difference in provincial politics and can walk away with her head held high. Equal Voice\’s Chi Nguyen said it\’s a real toll for all leaders who serve, especially for women and women of colour.
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