Pablo Rodriguez to Leave Cabinet, Seek Quebec Liberal Leadership

Pablo Rodriguez to Leave Cabinet, Seek Quebec Liberal Leadership
Then-minister of transport 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
Jennifer Cowan
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Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to step down from cabinet this week to seek the leadership of the Liberal Party in Quebec.

Rodriguez will officially announce his cabinet resignation on Sept. 19 in Gatineau, Que, according to media reports. While no official confirmation has been issued by Prime Minister’s Office or the minister, Liberal cabinet ministers started acknowledging his departure in remarks to reporters on Sept. 18.