Guilbeault Resigns from Cabinet After Pipeline Deal in Ottawa and Alberta

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault has resigned from his cabinet positions in protest against the government’s memorandum of understanding with Alberta to construct a new oil pipeline to the West Coast. He expressed his concerns about the lack of consultation with First Nations, potential environmental impacts, and the government’s exemption of Alberta from clean electricity regulations. Guilbeault, who remains a Liberal MP, emphasized the importance of keeping environmental issues at the forefront amidst significant changes in Canada’s global relations. His resignation reflects a broader discontent with the government’s climate action measures that he believes are being dismantled.

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