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Quebec City, October 21, 2026 - Équiterre congratulates Quebec’s newly appointed ministers on their nomination, and is ready to collaborate with them to ensure that Quebec remains an environmental leader, and that it acts as a shield against the rollbacks that the federal government is attempting to impose through Bill C-39.
Équiterre welcomes the appointment of Jean Pellerin as Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Biodiversity Protection, Wildlife and Parks. Representatives of the organization will meet with other cabinet ministers as well, to propose concrete, sustainable solutions for mobility, agriculture, energy, and consumption.
An environmental shield against Ottawa’s rollbacks
"The new government can send a strong message to Ottawa by protecting our autonomy on how we use our land, and by rejecting the federal government's plan to create areas in Quebec where environmental laws are not enforced," states Marc-André Viau, Équiterre’s Director of Government Relations.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s cabinet has the opportunity to make its mark by presenting a forward-looking vision for Quebec—one that focuses on renewable energy, nature conservation, and the protection of waterways and endangered species.
"With the choices it makes, the new government can help build a more resilient and equitable Quebec society, prepared to face the urgent challenges confronting us," adds Marc-André Viau.
The issues that Équiterre will be monitoring
The Parti Québécois’ 2026-2034 environmental plan, unveiled during the election campaign, contains several proposals that are in line with Équiterre's priorities. Our government relations team is ready to contribute to the development of the following public policies:
- Building food systems that are more resilient to economic, climate, and geopolitical crises;
- Adapting public buildings and lands to better manage the impacts of climate change;
- Establishing the principle of zero net loss for agricultural land;
- Accelerating the electrification of transportation;
- Ensuring stable, predictable, and sufficient funding for public transit;
- Regulating the development of data centres and artificial intelligence;
- Fighting against food waste and the destruction of unsold goods;
- Encouraging consumers to opt for used or second-hand products.
At a time when the climate crisis is costing Quebecers more and more, Équiterre sincerely hopes that the new government will prioritize these projects.
Équiterre's offices are located on Indigenous lands that have not been ceded by treaty, which we now call Montreal and Quebec City. We recognize that Indigenous peoples have protected their territories since immemorial times and have used their traditional knowledge to guard the lands and waters. We are grateful to live on these lands and are committed to continuing our efforts to protect them. Read more »
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