OTTAWA — Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is stepping down from cabinet, but staying on as a Liberal MP, in protest against his government signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta to build a new oil pipeline towards the West Coast.

Guilbeault, who currently holds the portfolio of Canadian Identity and Culture, is a long-time climate activist. Earlier on Thursday, a source close to him said he would be taking the time to study the deal with Alberta in detail and decide which decision would be best for him.

He announced his decision in a statement on social media shortly before 5 p.m.

“This afternoon, it is with great sadness that I submitted my resignation to the Prime Minister as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official La

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