Steven Guilbeault Steps Down from Cabinet Following Ottawa–Alberta Pipeline Agreement
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- 4 days ago
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Steven Guilbeault has announced his resignation from the federal cabinet, stepping down shortly after the federal government and the Province of Alberta reached a major agreement to advance a new privately funded oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast.
The deal, signed earlier this week, outlines a framework that would allow private-sector companies to build and finance pipelines. It also includes plans to revisit or roll back several federal climate regulations and may reopen discussions around tanker-traffic restrictions off the British Columbia coast.
In his resignation statement, Guilbeault said the policy shift placed him in a difficult position. While he expressed respect for the government, he noted that the agreement conflicted with his long-standing environmental priorities and personal convictions. He also raised concerns about the level of Indigenous consultation and the potential environmental impacts of expanding pipeline access to the Pacific coast.
Guilbeault described the decision as “made with sadness,” but said he felt it was the only responsible choice given the direction of the new agreement.
Although leaving his cabinet role, he will remain as a Member of Parliament.
The pipeline agreement represents one of the most significant energy policy changes under the current government. The announcement has prompted mixed reactions across the political landscape, including concerns from environmental groups as well as both cautious and blind optimism from industry supporters.
Further details about the project, regulatory timelines, and any future consultations are expected to be released in the coming weeks as negotiations continue between Ottawa, Alberta, and Indigenous communities.
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