Pablo Rodriguez to seek Quebec Liberal leadership, resign from Trudeau cabinet [Video]

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from cabinet to seek the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party.

A federal Liberal source, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the news to The Canadian Press.

It was first reported by La Presse.

Rodriguez, who is also Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Quebec lieutenant, is expected to formally announce his decision Thursday in Gatineau.

The Minister of Procurement and MNA for the Quebec riding, Jean-Yves Duclos, could not hide the fact that Rodriguez ‘s departure creates a “void.” The news also comes just after a crushing defeat for the Liberals, who saw the Bloc Québécois snatch the seat of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun from them in a by-election.

“Whether it’s today, tomorrow or the day before yesterday, it doesn’t really matter,” said Duclos. “The fact is that he leaves a magnificent legacy for the Quebec region, an extraordinary support for the actors in my riding.”

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