Pablo Rodriguez to Leave Cabinet, Seek Quebec Liberal Leadership

Published on September 18, 2024

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. Rodriguez represents the Montreal-area riding of Honoré-Mercier and has served as transport minister since last summer’s cabinet shuffle. Rodriguez is also Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Quebec lieutenant and acts as his main advisor and spokesperson on issues specific to the province....

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