Steven Guilbeault most recent served as the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada. He has been an activist for change and progress for over 30 years in the environmental field.

His environmental activism started at age five in his hometown of La Tuque, when he squatted in a tree to prevent the clear-cut of a beloved forest behind his home. Later, he co-founded Équiterre, now the largest environmental organization in Quebec. In 2001, while working at Greenpeace, he scaled the CN Tower to push the federal government to commit to more ambitious climate goals. He also worked as a consultant with companies like Deloitte, advising businesses on their sustainability plans.

Steven was first elected in 2019 as Member of Parliament for Laurier–Sainte-Marie and was subsequently appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage, a position he held until 2021.

Steven’s activist background prepared him to be a strong cabinet Minister.He has been able to build campaigns with broad public support and to get things done. Always looking for common ground, Steven describes himself as a “radical pragmatist,” but he is not afraid to take a strong stand when needed.

His biggest priorities are tackling the climate crisis, conserving nature, and eliminating plastic waste.

As a father to four kids, he aims to instill in them the values of hope and kindness, and he wants to see them grow up in a world filled with empathy. Steven is an avid exercise trainer and advocate for active transportation.