Premier Francois Legault says Marguerite Blais is suffering from a small, temporary problem and that she will return to her office around Sept. 20
Marguerite Blais, Quebec’s minister responsible for seniors and informal caregivers, responds during question period at the National Assembly, in Quebec City, on Sept. 15, 2020.Marguerite Blais, Quebec’s minister responsible for seniors and informal caregivers, is taking a leave of absence.
Premier Francois Legault told reporters in Amos, Que. that Blais will return to her office around Sept. 20.Story continues below advertisementBlais’ office did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday morning.This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Facebook and Canadian Press News Fellowship.
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