Joël Lightbound
Joël Lightbound is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, representing the riding of Louis-Hébert in Quebec. He has been actively involved in various community initiatives and focuses on economic development and social issues. Recently, he participated in a campaign tour with Liberal Leader Mark Carney to promote the party's platform and strengthen their presence in Quebec.
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Joël Lightbound is the Public Services and Procurement minister who announced the second $1-billion loan facility for Canada Post.
Ottawa offers Canada Post another $1-billion lifeline as it pushes for reform
Canada· 2026-02-09
Joël Lightbound is the minister responsible for Canada Post, whose office was also contacted for comment on the proposed changes.
Federal budget proposes to end free postage for materials used by people who are blindCanada· 2025-12-08
Joël Lightbound impressed as a rookie minister after taking on Guilbeault's role as Quebec lieutenant.
Once too close to Trudeau for a Carney cabinet, Marc Miller is backCanada· 2025-12-02
Joël Lightbound is the federal minister responsible for public works and procurement who commented on the partnership for icebreaker production.
Canada, U.S., Finland outline plan to build new icebreakersCanada· 2025-11-18
Joël Lightbound announced the end of the moratorium on converting areas to community mailboxes.
The out-of-the-box upside of ending home deliveryCanada· 2025-11-11
Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound unveiled a suite of changes to the postal service’s mandate in late September.
Canada Post says it presented overhaul plan to Ottawa, waiting for sign-offCanada· 2025-11-11
The union’s Thursday night announcement came a day after meeting with Joël Lightbound, the federal minister responsible for Canada Post.
Business owners rejoice as Canada Post mail delivery resumesCanada· 2025-10-12
Joël Lightbound, the federal Public Works and Procurement Minister, announced a massive overhaul of Canada Post that is expected to result in job losses.
CUPW leader says Ottawa made ‘mockery’ of bargaining process as Canada Post shifts to rotating strikesCanada· 2025-10-10
Joël Lightbound is the federal minister responsible for Canada Post who met with the union to discuss concerns about changes to the postal service.
Mail delivery to resume as Canada Post workers switch to rotating strikes, union saysCanada· 2025-10-10Joël Lightbound is the Procurement Minister who announced changes to Canada Post’s mandate amidst ongoing negotiations with the union.
Canada Post union to meet with Ottawa as strike continuesCanada· 2025-10-08The framework unveiled by Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound takes aim at the same problems as did the abandoned 2013 plan.
The Liberals push the envelope, finally, at Canada PostCanada· 2025-10-02
The offices of Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound have not yet responded to requests for comment.
U.S. approves sale of HIMARS rocket systems to OttawaCanada· 2025-10-02
According to federal Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound, Canada Post lost C$1bn last year and is on track to lose C$1.5bn this year.
Canada Post is on strike. What this means for your mail
United Kingdom· 2025-10-01
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound said it was 'effectively insolvent' and that bailing out Canada Post repeatedly was not a long-term solution.
Canada Post is on strike again, GDP rebounds after three-month decline and Trump’s new wave of tariffs: Business and investing stories for the week of Sept. 28Canada· 2025-09-28
Joël Lightbound is the Minister of Public Works and Procurement who addressed the media regarding the impact of the government's announcement on Canada Post employees.
Canada Post workers at risk of widespread job losses after Ottawa orders an overhaulCanada· 2025-09-27
Joël Lightbound, the public works minister, said Canada Post has become 'effectively insolvent'.
Canada postal workers strike after government orders end to door-to-door delivery | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Procurement minister Joël Lightbound stated that Canada Post lost C$1bn last year and is on track to lose C$1.5bn this year.
Canada Post strike brings mail delivery to a halt nationwideUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-26Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, made a pretty good case that home delivery isn’t what it used to be.
Can Mark Carney deliver retail politics on the mail?Canada· 2025-09-26
Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, stated that transformation is required to ensure the survival of Canada Post.
Ottawa directs Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery of mail across the countryCanada· 2025-09-25
Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, recently went to see the deserted 24 Sussex Dr.
NCC head hopeful of action on dealing with 24 Sussex Dr.Canada· 2025-09-24
Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, is working with François-Philippe Champagne on federal spending.
Politics Insider: Federal ministers target contracts in search for savingsCanada· 2025-09-14
Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, has said the government plans to reduce the size of the public service through attrition.
Government jobs are more vulnerable to disruption by AI, study showsCanada· 2025-08-26
Joël Lightbound is the incoming Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Ottawa’s AI push must translate into savingsCanada· 2025-08-19
Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, has indicated plans to reduce the size of the public service.
Cohere, Ottawa sign non-binding agreement on government AI usesCanada· 2025-08-19
Joël Lightbound, the inaugural Transformation, Public Works and Procurement minister, oversees more than $22-billion in annual federal spending.
To fix Canada’s economy, we must fix the government procurement messCanada· 2025-07-07
Joël Lightbound is the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, who discussed the actions taken against GCStrategies.
Commons approves motion calling for ArriveCan contractor GCStrategies to face lifetime banCanada· 2025-06-16
Joël Lightbound, the federal minister for Government Transformation, released a statement Tuesday in response to the Auditor General’s findings.
Public servants paid ArriveCan’s main contractor GCStrategies without ensuring work was done, Auditor-General findsCanada· 2025-06-10
Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, endorsed bitcoin in the House of Commons.
Canada was once a global leader in crypto. It can be one againCanada· 2025-05-30
Joël Lightbound is a current minister who supported the bill to give MPs the option of swearing an oath to the monarch or to Canada.
MPs revive bid scrapping requirement to swear oath of loyalty to the KingCanada· 2025-05-23
Joël Lightbound is the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement.
What is a secretary of state? A guide to Mark Carney’s two-tiered cabinetCanada· 2025-05-14
