Pablo Rodriguez Resigns as Transport Minister, Will Sit as Independent

Then-Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 12, 2024. The Canadian Press/Patrick Doyle

Pablo Rodriguez has resigned from his position as federal transport minister and will serve as an Independent MP until he launches his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party in Quebec.

“I have the opportunity to set my own priorities,” Rodriguez said on Sept. 19 in explaining his decision to leave the federal Liberals, adding that his resignation was effective immediately.