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

'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.'

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.