Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Steven Guilbeault, Canada's Minister of Identity and Culture, highlights the tension between environmental policies and energy infrastructure development in Canada, particularly regarding a new oil pipeline project aimed at increasing energy exports to Asia and reducing reliance on the U.S. market [3]. Group 1 - Steven Guilbeault announced his resignation on the 27th, opposing a new oil pipeline project that the Canadian federal government agreed to pursue with Alberta province [3]. - The pipeline project is expected to significantly enhance Canada's energy export capacity to Asia, thereby decreasing dependence on the U.S. market [3]. - Guilbeault expressed concerns that several environmental policies he implemented as Minister of Environment are being undermined by the current government, emphasizing the need to prioritize environmental issues [3].