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Alison Redford, former Alberta premier, resigns as MLA

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Former Alberta premier Alison Redford is resigning as MLA for Calgary-Elbow "to start the next chapter of my life."


Redford made the announcement in a self-penned article in Wednesday's Calgary Herald.


She writes that she plans to teach and resume working in international development and public policy.


Redford faced calls to resign as MLA after CBC News revealed that not all of her travel expenses were properly accounted for.


As premier, she was able to fly alone with her entourage because “false passengers” were booked on at least a dozen government flights, CBC News learned after obtaining an internal report to the government.


The same documents revealed that Redford gained a “personal benefit” by taking her daughter on dozens of government flights.


In her article in the Calgary newspaper that's headlined "It's time to start the next chapter of my life," Redford admitted that "mistakes were made along the way," but did not reference any specific allegations.


“In hindsight, there were many things I would have done differently," she wrote. "That said, I accept responsibility for all the decisions I have made.”


Redford says she and her family will continue to live in the province.


She stepped down as premier in March.


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