Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

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Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez, who is expected to announce his resignation from cabinet on Thursday, is planning to sit as an Independent, Radio-Canada is reporting. 

Rodriguez to make announcement at 11 a.m.

Pablo Rodriguez speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on June 11. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press)

Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez, who is expected to announce his resignation from cabinet on Thursday, is planning to sit as an Independent, Radio-Canada is reporting. 

CBC had previously reported that Rodriguez intends to throw his hat in the ring for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership. He will be speaking at 11 a.m. ET.

More to come.

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