Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations made against him,' Trudeau announces
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.
In a statement issued just before question period, Trudeau's office said the prime minister and Boissonnault "have agreed that Mr. Boissonnault will step away from Cabinet effective immediately. Mr. Boissonnault will focus on clearing the allegations made against him."
Veterans Affairs Minister and associate defence minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor will temporarily assume Boissonnault’s responsibilities as minister of employment, workforce development and official languages.
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