Lionel Carmant, Social Services Minister, is leaving his position in the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government to sit as an Independent.
Carmant made the announcement alongside Premier François Legault on Thursday morning, stating it was a difficult and heart-wrenching decision.
The last few weeks have been difficult and have led me to refocus my priorities.
This decision comes as doctors across Quebec prepare a legal challenge against the province's special law, Bill 2, which imposes a salary structure on doctors.
Author's summary: Quebec minister resigns amid controversy.