GATINEAU, Que. — A new transport minister will be sworn in at Rideau Hall on Thursday afternoon after Pablo Rodriguez resigned from cabinet and quit the Liberal caucus to turn his attention to Quebec provincial politics.

Rodriguez made a symbolic walk from Parliament Hill to Gatineau, Que., over the Alexandra Bridge on Thursday morning, where he announced he’s leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s caucus to run for the Quebec Liberal leadership. He said sitting as an Independent member of Parliament will allow him to focus on his own priorities.

"I was defending the priorities of the government, and I did it in a very loyal way," he said. "But now it's more about my vision."{ai:summary}<p>Pablo Rodriguez has resigned from the federal cabinet and the Liberal caucus to pursue the Quebec Liberal leadership. He announced his decision with a symbolic walk from Parliament Hill to Gatineau.</p><p>A new transport minister will be sworn in following his departure. #politics</p>

Pablo Rodriguez leaves Trudeau's caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership

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