Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Political Heavyweight, Is Stepping Down as Economy Minister

Quebec Economy and Innovation Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon responds to reporters questions as Quebec Premier Francois Legault (R) looks on during a news conference at the legislature in Quebec City on Sept. 1, 2021. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec Economy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, a central figure in the Coalition Avenir Québec government, is stepping down.

A government source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the news to The Canadian Press after it was first reported by La Presse.