Steven Guilbeault officially resigns Montreal seat of Laurier-Sainte-Marie
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault has resigned from his Montreal seat, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Mark Carney's shift in energy and environmental policy. His departure is part of a broader trend of several Canadian MPs stepping down for various personal and political reasons.
Why it matters
The resignation of a high-profile cabinet member signals significant internal friction within the Canadian government regarding climate policy and energy development.
Steven Guilbeault makes his way to a Liberal Party of Canada caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 27. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to schedule another six by-elections for the coming months.
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault officially resigned his Montreal seat on Friday, according to the House of Commons website.
The MP for Laurier–Sainte-Marie has said he’s leaving government on a matter of principal because the party’s direction on energy and the environment changed under Carney’s leadership. Ottawa dropped the consumer carbon tax and endorsed building new pipelines out of Alberta.
Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall was also expected to officially resign this week after announcing her plans in June.
Guilbeault plans to exit politics, pursue climate fight in ‘different way’
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