Quebec's Culture Minister is taking time off for medical reasons.

Luc Fortin is reportedly burnt out, and under doctor's orders to take a leave of absence.

That means Premier Philippe Couillard will have to make yet another cabinet shuffle following this medical issue.

Earlier this year Pierre Moreau had to take medical leave after collapsing shortly before the swearing-in ceremony. It was later discovered that he had a tumour.

Last October Lise Theriault, who was Public Security Minister, took a leave of absence after a report that Sureté du Quebec officers in Val d'Or.

She rejoined the cabinet in January as Deputy Premier and Minister for Women.