For his last years of public office after resigning as Prime Minister, Martin was a backbencher, devoting his time to projects related to improving educational opportunities for Aboriginals (The Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative), and protecting the Congo Basin rain forest. In the 2008 federal election, Martin did not run for re-election to Parliament.
for his last years of public office after resigning as prime minister martin was a backbencher devoting his time to projects related to improving educational opportunities for aboriginals (the martin aboriginal education initiative) and protecting the congo basin rain forest in the 2008 federal election martin did not run for re-election to parliament