Guilbeault expected to quit Liberal caucus as early as Wednesday, sources say
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault is expected to announce his departure from Prime Minister Mark Carney's caucus on Wednesday. Sources indicate that he may also resign from his position as a member of Parliament, although plans could change. Guilbeault's exit follows his previous resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with the government's energy policies.
- ▪Steven Guilbeault is a former Liberal minister and environmentalist.
- ▪He has previously resigned from cabinet due to disagreements with the government's energy accord.
- ▪Guilbeault's departure would not change the balance of power in the House but would weaken Carney's majority.
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Open this photo in gallery:Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault is expected to address members of Parliament on Wednesday.Spencer Colby/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFormer Liberal minister and career environmentalist Steven Guilbeault is expected to announce he is leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus as early as Wednesday, two Liberal sources told The Globe and Mail. The sources said that they expect Mr. Guilbeault will also quit as a member of Parliament, though one of them cautioned that plan could still change.Three other sources said Mr. Guilbeault is expected to address Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. One of those sources said Mr.
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