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Robert Poëti: Life as transport minister in 10 tweets

What was it like to head one of Quebec's biggest portfolios? We take a look at some key moments from Poëti's career.

From hard hats to snowy owls, Poëti gave us some great moments on Twitter

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Quebec Transport Minister Robert Poëti says a similar model has been used with success in places like Barcelona, Spain. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press)

The shuffle in Philippe Couillard's Liberal government has left high-profile MNA Robert Poëti without a cabinet portfolio. 

A prolific social-media user, Poëti chronicled his time as transport minister on his very active Twitter account. 

Here's a look back at some of the tweets that give us a pretty vivid glimpse into what it was like to be at the top of one of the provincial government's important portfolios.

He was no stranger to tunnels and hard hats.

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He was so excited to inaugurate his first highway - the first two sections of A35.
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He never shied away from getting his hands dirty for the less fortunate.

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Remember the snowy owl that broke the Internet? Well, we have Robert Poëti to thank for that!
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He enjoyed promoting green technologies – especially electric vehicles.
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He had a deep friendship with Denis Coderre, both being big Habs' fans.
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And, he's one of the only politicians who could get away with playing softball in a sport coat.
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