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MNA Pierre Paradis under investigation by police

Pierre Paradis, the MNA for Brome-Missisquoi, has been relieved as his duties as agricultural minister and removed from the Liberal caucus.

Paradis has been relieved of his duties as agriculture minister, duties taken over by Laurent Lessard

Wednesday Pierre Paradis's office said he was relieved of his duties after suffering a horseback riding accident. (Radio-Canada)

Pierre Paradis, the MNA for Brome-Missisquoi, has been relieved of his duties as agricultural minister and removed from the Liberal caucus.

A statement from the premier's office says he is the subject of a police investigation.

Wednesday, it was reported he had been ordered to take a leave of absence. His office said he had a concussion afterfalling from a horse.

Laurent Lessard will take on the agricultureportfolio in addition to his regular duties as minister of transport.