OTTAWA — Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to announce Wednesday that he will resign as a Liberal MP, according to three government sources.

One senior government official with direct knowledge of Guilbeault’s plans said the Montreal MP is expected to step down after Parliament breaks for the summer. A second government source said they understand Guilbeault will announce his intention to resign, and that he plans to stay in the Liberal caucus until he officially vacates his seat. A third source also confirmed that Guilbeault is expected to announce his resignation.

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