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Feb 9, 2022 1:30 AM - The Canadian Press

Liberal MP Joel Lightbound resigns as party's Quebec caucus chairman

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Liberal MP Joel Lightbound says he has resigned as the party's Quebec caucus chairman. (Photo - The Canadian Press)

Liberal MP Joel Lightbound says he has resigned as the party's Quebec caucus chairman.

Lightbound announced the move on Twitter this afternoon after he criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He says he will be happy to support his successor in the continuation of the work of the caucus.

Quebec Liberal MP Joel Lightbound says it's time his government stops dividing Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lightbound broke publicly with his political party today, telling reporters the government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to ``demonize'' people who have legitimate criticisms of the way the pandemic is being managed.

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