Conservative MP Karen Vecchio announced on Tuesday that she will not seek another term in the upcoming federal election.

Vecchio revealed her decision during an interview on 94.1 myFM, a local radio station in St. Thomas, Ontario in her riding.

She told the station, "I've made my decision, which is not to run in the upcoming election. Unfortunately, my name won't be on the ballot."

She continued, "Next year, when the federal election takes place, I will have completed ten years, and I believe everyone has an expiration date, and I know when it's time for me to go home."

Vecchio did not respond to a request for comment.

The MP for Elgin-Middlesex-London was first elected in 2015 and had long served as the chair of the Status of Women Committee in the House of Commons, a role which ended in April.

The Conservative Party confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Vecchio was among a handful of MPs who supported former Quebec Premier Jean Charest in the 2022 Conservative leadership contest, which was won by Polievre with a landslide victory in the first round with the majority of the parliamentary caucus behind him.

"Karen has proudly served her community since 2015 and has been a loyal member of the Conservative parliamentary caucus. Conservative Party spokesperson Sarah Fisher said in a statement, "We wish her all the best after the upcoming election, as she continues to serve her constituents until then."

Liberal MPs praised her on Tuesday, commending Vecchio for her willingness to collaborate across party lines.

Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos, who serves the riding of London North Centre, posted on social media on Tuesday, "One of the nicest and most thoughtful people I've ever had the opportunity to work with. The House of Commons will be a lesser place without her."

He added, "Karen, I am proud to call you a friend and wish you nothing but the best for the future."

Several Liberal and New Democrat MPs expressed their regret over Vecchio's sudden departure from her position as chair of the Status of Women Committee last spring.

She first took on this role in 2017, after Liberal MPs on the committee rejected former leader Andrew Scheer and Alberta MP Rachael Thomas because of their record on abortion rights.

Since then, she has gained a reputation among others on the committee as a strong advocate and champion for women.