Although he is still refusing to publicly confirm his intentions to run for the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) leadership, federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is busy behind the scenes with the help of close associates with a view to taking the plunge in the race to succeed Dominique Anglade, The Canadian Press has learned.
“They are active and preparing Pablo’s campaign,” whispered a provincial Liberal source who was not authorized to speak publicly.
This source named four people, including three in Rodriguez’s inner circle, who are heavily involved.
The Canadian Press decided not to identify them because one of them feared that his job and those of the others would be in jeopardy if the information were made public.
After checking, a source in the minister’s entourage confirmed that “we are preparing.”
In particular, the source said that Rodriguez had conversations with Liberal MNAs to test the waters and seek …