"I have really struggled with the decision to return to political life," the former Edmonton-area MP wrote. "I loved my 13 years in public service as an MP, minister and especially as leader of this great party. But right now, I am focused on making a difference through the private sector. Creating policy and advocating for our energy sector to create jobs. And my work continues to ensure all judges in Canada receive sexual assault law training."

Ambrose was the first Conservative leader to march in a Pride parade. And she was one of several high-profile party members who expressed their support for the LGBT community after the Conservatives lost the 2019 election.

Many blamed that loss on Leader Andrew Scheer's socially conservative views and long-standing boycott of Pride events across Canada.

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"I know we will choose a strong, compassionate person to lead us—who supports ALL families; a leader who unleashes the potential of the private sector and Canadian ingenuity through low taxes and less regulation; who defends universal human rights and principled foreign policy," Ambrose wrote on Facebook. "But more than anything we need to choose a leader who understands the job is about SERVING—serving ALL Canadians and making THEIR lives, THEIR country and THEIR world a better place to live. I know we’ll choose a good leader and I’ll be there to support HER…or him!"