Politics Insider: Guilbeault to pursue environmental protection in ‘different way’
Steven Guilbeault has announced his departure from politics to pursue environmental protection in a different manner. He will remain in the governing caucus until he resigns his seat later this summer. Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged Guilbeault's decision and also announced Canada's negotiations to acquire Swedish-made Saab early-warning aircraft technology.
- ▪Steven Guilbeault confirmed his exit from politics to focus on climate change advocacy.
- ▪He will stay in the governing caucus until resigning his seat later this summer.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada is negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye early-warning system.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let’s look at what happened today.Former star Liberal recruit Steven Guilbeault today confirmed his exit from politics, saying he’s decided he needs to pursue his fight against climate change in a different way.Stephanie Levitz, Marieke Walsh and Jenn Thornhill Verma report that Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters he’s known for some time that his former cabinet minister could leave and said he understands the decision.Guilbeault, who represents a Montreal riding, said he will remain in the governing caucus until he resigns his seat later this summer.“After almost seven years as a Member of Parliament and Minister, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me…
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