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Quebec premier names Christine Frechette as minister of economy, energyPierre Fitzgibbon, the "superminister" who held the economy and energy portfolios, stepped down Wednesday, saying he lost motivation to do his job.CanadaSep 5
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‘No longer have the same enthusiasm’: Quebec cabinet minister on why he’s leaving officePierre Fitzgibbon says he is leaving office because he lost motivation to do the job — and that it was the premier who pushed him out the door months earlier than planned.PoliticsSep 4
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Quebec cabinet minister Pierre Fitzgibbon steps downRumours had circulated for some time that Pierre Fitzgibbon wouldn't finish his mandate, with the next provincial election scheduled for 2026.PoliticsSep 3
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Quebec’s energy minister under fire for saying there’s ‘too many cars’ on roadsA Quebec minister is being scrutinized for questioning traffic on provincial roads, with public transit advocates and experts arguing not enough is being done by the government.CanadaMar 21
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Quebec energy minister calls for drastic decrease in number of cars, Premier hesitatesQuebec's energy minister says there needs to be fewer cars on the road to meet emission targets. Meanwhile, the premier says the priority should be a switch to electric.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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Quebec government open to studying whether to reopen nuclear reactorQuebec Energy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon says he agrees with Hydro-Quebec's decision to study a possible reopening of the province's only nuclear power plant.CanadaAug 14, 2023
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Rio Tinto to expand aluminum smelter with $1.4B investment using greener technologyThe pending shutdown of Arvida is poised to impact between 300 and 350 employees. The new facilities will create 100 permanent jobs, Rio Tinto said.CanadaJun 12, 2023
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No fowl: Quebec ethics czar clears cabinet minister in pheasant hunt complaintOpposition parties had called for a probe after noting the island belongs to businessmen whose companies benefited from subsidies granted through Fitzgibbon's department.PoliticsMay 31, 2023
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Is Michael Sabia enough of a Quebec nationalist to be Hydro-Québec CEO?Quebec will appoint Canada's Deputy Finance Minister as the next CEO of Hydro-Québec, but some opposition parties have questions about the Legault government's decision.PoliticsMay 24, 2023
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Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation, will leave post in AprilSophie Brochu did not give a reason for her departure in a letter sent to employees but said it was time to "pass the baton."CanadaJan 10, 2023
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