Justice Minister Peter MacKay will announce today he’s not running for office again, sources say. From playing rugby on Parliament Hill, fighting for the puck in sledge hockey and arriving in Trenton in a brand new CC-130J Hercules tactical aircraft, these are just a few of the photo ops he provided as Defence Minister. MacKay, who turns 50 this year, will attribute his decision to his young family. He and his wife, Nazanin Afshin-Jam, are expecting a second child this fall. He has been an MP since 1997.

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay (right) as teammate Greg Forrest (left) looks on during a Rugby Canada Super League game in Brantford, Ont. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press 1 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay is appeared in CBC show called, Make the Politician Work. He goes to boot camp. Jen Grantham 2 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay (left) is chased by Liberal MP Justin Trudeau in a motorized wheelchair during a wheelchair race relay on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Pawel Dwulit/The Canadian Press 3 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay arrives in Trenton, Ontario onboard the new CC-130J Hercules tactical aircraft during a ceremony at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Warrant Officer Carole Morissett 4 of 10

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Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay (L) and Chief of Defence Staff General Tom Lawson participate in the new Canadian Forces military fitness program at the Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa. Chris Wattie/Reuters 5 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay takes part in training for the 94th annual International Four Days Marches Nijmegen in Ottawa. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press 6 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay takes a picture of photographers and cameramen while posing with fellow cabinet ministers during a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Chris Wattie/Reuters 7 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay (R) is hit by Ottawa Irish Rugby Club players while playing with the Forces Rugby team on the front lawn of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Blair Gable-/Reuters 8 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Peter MacKay tries his hand at sledge hockey in Vancouver. John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail 9 of 10