Steven Guilbeault

Steven Guilbeault is a prominent Canadian environmentalist and politician, currently serving as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in the federal government of Canada. With a longstanding commitment to environmental advocacy, he has played a key role in shaping Canada’s climate policy and advancing sustainability initiatives at both national and global levels.

Before entering politics, Guilbeault was a co-founder of the environmental organization Équiterre, where he worked on critical issues such as climate change, clean energy, and sustainable development. His advocacy work has earned him a reputation as a passionate and determined voice in the fight against environmental degradation.

Guilbeault was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Laurier—Sainte-Marie in 2019 as a representative of the Liberal Party of Canada. As Minister of Environment and Climate Change, he has focused on strengthening Canada’s environmental policies, including the nation’s transition to a low-carbon economy, protecting biodiversity, and meeting Canada’s international climate commitments.

Known for his practical approach to environmental challenges, Guilbeault has been instrumental in leading initiatives aimed at reducing Canada’s carbon footprint, such as efforts to reduce emissions from the oil and gas sector, promote green technologies, and enhance the resilience of communities to climate impacts.