AMPPE Blog

Cabinet Shuffle: Julie Dabrusin Named Minister Responsible for Parks Canada

Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon oversaw a cabinet swearing-in at Rideau Hall following the resignation of former Minister Steven Guilbeault.

Key changes affecting Parks Canada and related portfolios include:

  • Julie Dabrusin (MP Toronto-Danforth, Ontario), already serving as Minister of Environment and Climate Change, now assumes the expanded role of Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, which includes responsibility for the Parks Canada Agency. Parks Canada therefore returns under Environment and Climate Change Canada.
  • Marc Miller (MP Ville-Marie–Le Sud–Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs, Quebec) is now Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister Responsible for Official Languages.
  • Joël Lightbound (MP Louis-Hébert, Quebec) continues as Minister of Government Transformation and Public Works and Procurement, and also assumes the role of Quebec Lieutenant, with responsibility including Canada Post.

This reshuffle follows Guilbeault’s resignation amid concerns over federal climate policy and a recently signed memorandum of understanding on a proposed Alberta-to-BC pipeline.

Building a Better Canada Strong Pass

During AMPPE’s advocacy trip to Ottawa in October, we had the opportunity to discuss the Canada Strong Pass in depth with several federal departments. Following those conversations, AMPPE wishes to offer constructive advice on how the implementation of the Canada Strong Pass can be refined in the future, to better support the unique needs and […]

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AMPPE Brings Mountain Parks Priorities to Ottawa

Last week, AMPPE completed a highly successful advocacy mission to Ottawa — a strategic opportunity to champion the interests of Canada’s Rocky Mountain National Parks and the communities and businesses that rely on them. The trip unfolded in two parts. First, AMPPE organized and led its own Hill Days, represented by: This collaborative delegation ensured […]

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Ministerial Mandate Letters Released

Two years into the UCP government’s mandate, Premier Smith is highlighting the successes of her government and providing new direction and commitments to her Ministers for the second half of the mandate, leading up to the October 2027 provincial election.Ministerial mandate letters are important reference points for the priorities of government, and outline key deliverables […]

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