Liberal Climate Divide Widens

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is quitting Parliament, sparking alarm within the Liberal caucus as it marks the third MP exit this year and reveals deepening fractures over climate policy. Frustrated MPs, including 14 who signed a public letter, accuse the government of abandoning progressive environmental commitments in favor of pragmatic deals — like the Alberta pipeline agreement — that threaten the party’s core identity. Former staffer Lisa Kirbie warns Prime Minister Mark Carney’s crisis-style leadership is alienating the progressive base critical for fundraising and electoral survival. With a razor-thin majority and looming by-elections, the Liberals face a high-stakes balancing act: maintain popular poll numbers while keeping their fractured caucus united — or risk losing both. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/218e0d6c6a825f63