Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé has announced his resignation from his position, citing personal reasons.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Dubé expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the province’s health minister during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as Quebec’s health minister,” Dubé said. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Quebec during this challenging time.”
Dubé, who has been in the role since September 2020, did not provide any specific details about his personal reasons for resigning.
“I have always been committed to serving the public and I will continue to do so in whatever capacity I can,” he added.
Premier François Legault thanked Dubé for his dedication and hard work during his time as health minister.
“Christian has been an invaluable member of our team and has played a crucial role in our fight against COVID-19,” Legault said in a statement.
Dubé’s resignation comes as Quebec continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the province reporting over 1,000 new cases on Tuesday.
The premier has not yet announced who will replace Dubé as health minister, but said a new appointment will be made in the coming days.
In the meantime, Dubé will continue to serve as the Member of the National Assembly for La Prairie.
The resignation of Quebec’s health minister has sparked speculation and concern about the province’s handling of the pandemic, as well as the potential impact on the ongoing vaccination campaign.
However, Legault assured the public that the government remains committed to its efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of Quebecers.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to keep Quebecers safe and get through this crisis together,” Legault said.
Dubé’s resignation will take effect immediately.
