What was the reason for Charest's cabinet resignation in 1990?
Family reasons
Health issues
Improper case discussion
Election defeat
Answer
The Charest cabinet resignation in 1990 was triggered by the improper discussion of sensitive case details among cabinet members. This breached the principle of solicitor-client privilege, leading to allegations of political interference in judicial matters. The incident damaged public trust in the government's adherence to legal processes and ultimately resulted in the resignation of the cabinet.
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