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Quebec agriculture minister leaves cabinet, cites health reasons

Quebec Agriculture Minister Pierre Paradis responds to reporters questions at the entrance to a cabinet meeting at the legislature in Quebec City Wednesday, December 14, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec agriculture minister Pierre Paradis has temporarily left cabinet due to health reasons.

The 66-year-old MNA for Brome-Missisquoi fell from his horse and suffered a concussion.

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Paradis’ doctor recommended that he take some time off to rest.

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Transport Minister Laurent Lessard will take over his responsibilities.

Paradis is the third Liberal minister since 2015 to take leave due to health reasons.

READ MORE: Pierre Moreau returns to Quebec cabinet, named treasury board president

Lise Thériault suffered from stress and Pierre Moreau had a severe infection.

Both have since returned.

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