In a brief memo sent to the NDP caucus and staff, Michael Balagus announced he would be "resigning" from his position as chief of staff to the leader and caucus effective Sept. 15.

Michael Balagus was accused of not taking seriously sexual misconduct allegations while he worked as former Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger’s chief of staff.

Michael Balagus, who also served as former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger's chief of staff, has been placed on leave by Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath after he was accused of not taking seriously sexual misconduct allegations brought to him during his time at Manitoba's legislature.