Pierre Fitzgibbon, the 'superminister' who held the economy and energy portfolios, stepped down Wednesday, saying he lost motivation to do his job.
Quebec Economy and Energy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon is officially saying goodbye to politics. The premier's long-time friend and colleague held his final news conference on Wednesday at the CAQ's caucus in Rimouski. Fitzgibbon's resignation comes at a time when some of his major projects have yet to be completed. Global's Franca Mignacca reports.
Pierre Fitzgibbon, the “superminister” who held the economy and energy portfolios, stepped down Wednesday, saying he lost motivation to do his job.Legault is scheduled to wrap up a caucus retreat Thursday in Rimouski, Que., where he will hold a news conference.Fitzgibbon’s replacement will inherit a major energy reform bill, hearings for which begin next week as the legislature reopens for the fall session.
In addition to economy and energy, Fitzgibbon also held the innovation portfolio and was the minister responsible for the Montreal region.B.C. evening weather forecast: Sept. 4
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