Steven Guilbeault

Jasper wildfire: Minister urges ‘need to do more’ during heated testimony

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Jasper wildfire: Minister urges ‘need to do more’ during heated testimony

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all levels of government will need to invest more to adapt Canadian communities and prevent climate-related disasters like this summer’s devastating Jasper wildfire. Speaking Wednesday evening to MPs at the House of Commons standing committee on environment and sustainable resources, Guilbeault defended his government’s approach to climate change and mitigation … Read more

After PBO carbon price costing error, ‘results will be different’: minister – National

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After PBO carbon price costing error, ‘results will be different’: minister – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he expects the next carbon price analysis from parliamentary budget officer (PBO) Yves Giroux will yield a different result after the PBO corrected their past analysis. The original data has been frequently cited by the Conservatives in saying the pollution levy drives up the cost of living. “Clearly, if you … Read more

Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks – National

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Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks – National

Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years. Ottawa is hosting the fourth of five rounds of negotiations, with the aim of finalizing a deal by the end of the year. The … Read more

The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13 – National

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The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13 – National

THE WEST BLOCK Episode 29, Season 13 Sunday, March 31, 2024   Host: Mercedes Stephenson   Guests: Steven Guilbeault, Environment Minister Retired U.S. Gen. David Petraeus, Former CIA Director   Location: Ottawa Studio     Mercedes Stephenson: In the last few years, how many times have you asked yourself watching the news: Is this the … Read more

Carbon price is a ‘tough political battle,’ minister says ahead of hike – National

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Carbon price is a ‘tough political battle,’ minister says ahead of hike – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the carbon price remains a “tough political battle” as the controversial decision to keep raising the price is set to kick in on Monday. Guilbeault told The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that the increase does more financial good than harm for average Canadians, and is necessary to solve climate … Read more

‘I should have specified’ road funding remarks, Guilbeault tells MPs – National

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‘I should have specified’ road funding remarks, Guilbeault tells MPs – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he should’ve “specified” his remarks on federal road funding when he made them, MPs heard Thursday. Guilbeault faced questioning by members of the House of Commons transport committee over his controversial Feb. 12 comments that Ottawa would “stop investing in new road infrastructure.” He would later clarify his remarks after … Read more

Guilbeault’s road funding remarks sent staff scrambling, emails show – National

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Guilbeault’s road funding remarks sent staff scrambling, emails show – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s controversial remarks on federal road funding had “quite the blowback” that sent department staff hunting for information, internal emails reveal. The emails, obtained by Global News under access to information legislation, show how Infrastructure Canada officials worked to respond after Guilbeault’s Feb. 12 comments that Ottawa would “stop investing in new road … Read more

Stop the carbon price increase? Poilievre threatens non-confidence – National

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Stop the carbon price increase? Poilievre threatens non-confidence – National

A Conservative motion to “spike the hike” and stop the April 1 carbon price increase will face a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday as the environment minister says, “We can’t put climate change on pause.” Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a motion earlier this week to stop the annual carbon price increase, … Read more

Trudeau defends environment minister in face of Smith’s calls to remove him

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Trudeau defends environment minister in face of Smith’s calls to remove him

After meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged to reporters that she told him she believes Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa could be “greatly improved” if he removed Steven Guilbeault from his position as Canada’s minister of environment and climate change. “I think he knows that Minister Guilbeault is not my … Read more

Saskatchewan not paying federal carbon price is ‘immoral’: Guilbeault

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‘I should have specified’ road funding remarks, Guilbeault tells MPs – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is calling the Saskatchewan government’s decision not to pay the federal carbon price “immoral.” The minister says it’s one thing to disagree on policy, but another to “start breaking federal laws.” “If Premier Scott Moe decides he wants to start breaking federal laws then measures will be taken. We can’t let … Read more