Francois Gendron, dean of Quebec's national assembly, rushed to hospital

PQ MNA Francois Gendron is pictured June 11, 2013 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

January 29, 2014 - 7:42 AM

QUEBEC - The dean of Quebec's national assembly has been rushed to hospital after falling ill during a cabinet meeting this morning.

Francois Gendron was transported to hospital in Quebec City after receiving first aid.

The 69-year-old Gendron has represented the northwestern Quebec riding of Abitibi-Ouest in the legislature since 1976.

As well as being deputy premier, Gendron is also agriculture, fisheries and food minister.

News from © The Canadian Press, 2014

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