Premier Philippe Couillard has turned to a political veteran to take charge of the volatile transport portfolio. Laurent Lessard, who had been serving as minister of forests, wildlife and parks, will become the third transport minister since the Liberals were elected in 2014. But since the Liberals returned to power in 2014 under Couillard, Lessard had been relegated to parks and wildlife, a comparatively the minor portfolio. "Mr. Lessard brings a lot of experience as a parliamentarian and as minister," Couillard said. Jacques Daoust faced a series of controversies while transport minister before finally stepping on Friday.

Source: CBC News August 20, 2016 10:00 UTC