OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States will not impact Canada’s commitment to fighting climate change, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Tuesday.

Guilbeault is in Azerbaijan this week for the annual United Nations climate change conference, which includes discussions about each country’s progress toward lowering their greenhouse gas emissions as committed under the Paris agreement.

Guilbeault's comments came after ex-Liberal minister Bill Morneau said he didn't think it was the time for Canada to put caps on emissions{ai:summary}<p>Canada's Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault stated that Donald Trump's potential re-election would not affect the country's dedication to combating climate change. He made these comments while attending the UN climate change conference in Azerbaijan, focusing on progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris agreement. </p><p>#politics</p>

Trump re-election won't affect Liberal government's climate strategy: Guilbeault

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