Quebec Minister Steps Down
Lionel Carmant, Social Services Minister, announced his resignation from the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government to sit as an Independent.
Carmant made the announcement alongside Premier François Legault on Thursday morning, citing the last few weeks as difficult and leading him to refocus his priorities.
This decision comes as doctors across Quebec prepare a legal challenge against the province's special law, Bill 2, which imposes a salary structure on doctors.
The last few weeks have been difficult and have led me to refocus my priorities.
Author's summary: Quebec minister resigns amid controversy over doctor salaries.