Guilbeault to resign as an MP over Carney government’s climate policies
Sources say he is upset by the Alberta energy deal and the rollback of climate rules, which could put Canada’s 2050 emissions target at risk.
- Former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault will announce tomorrow to his Liberal caucus colleagues that he is resigning from Parliament over the Carney government's climate policy reversals and Alberta energy deal.
- Guilbeault first resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet in November after the Alberta deal suspended clean electricity regulations; the Carney government has been far less explicit than former prime minister Justin Trudeau's commitment to reduce emissions 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.
- In a CTV interview, Guilbeault declared the energy deal makes it 'impossible' to reach 2030 emissions targets, while the Canadian Climate Institute confirmed the rollback risks the government's 2050 climate targets.
- Industry Minister Melanie Joly defended the Alberta deal on Tuesday, calling Guilbeault a good friend and saying 'You need to be pragmatic' given Canada faces an energy crisis; Green leader Elizabeth May sharply criticized Carney, stating 'He is fundamentally less an economist and more a banker.'
- Guilbeault is considering remaining as an MP but sitting as an Independent rather than leaving Parliament entirely and likely would not run in the next election, though Liberal sources indicated uncertainty about his final decision as recently as yesterday.
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Ezra Levant: Guilbeault's departure won't save Canada from Liberal net-zero policies
Subhead:Canadians should not be fooled. Whether it is Guilbeault or Carney behind the wheel, the destination remains the same: higher energy costs, constrained resource development and greater centralized control over the economy.# YouTube-embed:nrUNKk3VnKc
Liberal MP Guilbeault to Resign: Reports
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault plans to resign, according to multiple media reports citing unnamed sources. Guilbeault has served as MP for the Montreal riding of Laurier—Sainte-Marie since 2019, and held a number of roles in cabinet. The longtime climate activist is expected to address the House of Commons May 27 to inform his constituents that he will be leaving as their MP once Parliament adjourns for the summer, according to the reports. The r…
Former Liberal minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Tuesday that he will leave politics this summer.
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