Kent Hehr Taking 'Leave Of Absence' From Cabinet Amid Allegations Of Inappropriate Behaviour

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted Kent Hehr's resignation from the federal cabinet pending an investigation into an allegation that the sport and disabilities minister made inappropriate sexual remarks while a provincial politician.Trudeau, who characterizes the move as a leave of absence, says Hehr's duties will be performed in the meantime by Science Minister Kirsty Duncan.Hehr released a statement after his resignation.Statement from Kent Hehr. #cdnpoli#hwpic.twitter.c