Jonathan Wilkinson
CanadapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Jonathan Wilkinson is Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, engaged in discussions about revitalizing the debate around energy infrastructure projects, including pipelines, in response to U.S. tariff threats.
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Jonathan Wilkinson has been appointed ambassador to the European Union, vacating his MP position.
After a breakneck year, can Carney reset for what’s next?Canada· 2026-06-21
Jonathan Wilkinson is a former Liberal natural resources minister who is leaving federal politics for a position as Canada’s new ambassador to the European Union.
Carney’s deputy chief of staff considering run for office, sources sayCanada· 2026-05-29
While the Quebec MP was environment minister, his counterpart in the energy department was B.C. MP Jonathan Wilkinson.
Guilbeault plans to exit politics, pursue climate fight in ‘different way’Canada· 2026-05-27
Former Liberal environment minister Jonathan Wilkinson, who also represents a B.C. riding, wrote a letter to his supporters saying that he views the deal as an opportunity for a constructive reset in Ottawa-Alberta relations.
Poilievre puts pressure on Liberal caucus over proposed West Coast pipelineCanada· 2025-12-06
Jonathan Wilkinson is a B.C. MP and former minister of natural resources who echoed the need for support from the B.C. government.
Liberal MPs say any Alberta-Ottawa pipeline deal must have backing in B.C.Canada· 2025-11-19
Jonathan Wilkinson is expected to be appointed as an envoy to Germany.
Former justice minister David Lametti abruptly departs PMOCanada· 2025-09-18
Former natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson is being considered for a European ambassadorship, likely Germany or Belgium.
Two former Liberal cabinet ministers in line for top diplomatic posts, sources sayCanada· 2025-09-03
The now-former natural resources minister, Jonathan Wilkinson, posted a statement about being left out.
An old Liberal front bench bolted to a new Carney missionCanada· 2025-05-14
Two prominent names have been pushed out of the cabinet - Jonathan Wilkinson, natural resources minister.
Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amid US trade war
United Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Jonathan Wilkinson defended the consumer portion of the carbon price and has known Mr. Carney for 25 years.
Ministers decline to answer questions on Carney’s carbon levy, capital gains tax U-turnsCanada· 2025-04-26
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson stated that his department would not subsidize more liquefied natural gas projects.
Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil industry hoping election brings sea changeCanada· 2025-04-25
Jonathan Wilkinson is the current Energy and Natural Resources Minister accused by Mr. Strong of hindering the liquified natural gas terminal hopes.
Opinion: In St. John’s, the federal election sparks anxieties about the future of Newfoundland’s energy sectorCanada· 2025-04-19
Jonathan Wilkinson served as Natural Resources Minister.
How to awaken Canada’s sleeping economic giantCanada· 2025-04-05
Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson called on Ottawa and the provinces to weigh the need for new west-to-east oil pipelines.
Opinion: Why aren’t Indigenous peoples included in Canada’s fresh talk of energy development?Canada· 2025-04-05
Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal Energy Minister, told The Globe and Mail about the conversation with the Americans.
Why Ontario won’t consider the nuclear option in its fight over Trump’s tariffsCanada· 2025-03-30
Jonathan Wilkinson is the federal Natural Resources Minister who emphasized the need for new export opportunities for Canadian energy suppliers.
Ottawa announces $200-million funding toward Cedar LNG project in B.C.Canada· 2025-03-21
Carolyn Svonkin, a spokesperson for Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, criticized Mr. Poilievre’s LNG announcement.
Poilievre promotes reviving LNG project in Quebec’s Saguenay regionCanada· 2025-03-20
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the primary question for voters will be who is best placed to deal with Mr. Trump.
Mark Carney expected to call snap election for April 28Canada· 2025-03-20
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says it’s more important than ever to support the sector.
Ottawa provides $20-million for B.C.’s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade warCanada· 2025-03-19
Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources says he wants U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw all the tariffs he has threatened to impose on industries across the Canadian economy.
Canada’s Energy Minister says all U.S. tariffs should be scrapped, not just those on oil and gasCanada· 2025-03-15
Premiers Danielle Smith from Alberta and Scott Moe from Saskatchewan, as well as federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, were among Canadian politicians who travelled to Houston.
What U.S. energy dominance looks like - it’s all about natural gasCanada· 2025-03-14
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson kept his old job.
Mark Carney sworn in as Prime Minister, unveils slimmed down cabinetCanada· 2025-03-14
Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told Reuters that Canada could impose non-tariff measures if U.S. tariffs persist.
Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place
Guyana· 2025-03-13
Jonathan Wilkinson expressed concerns about the future of Canada-U.S. relations under Trump's leadership.
Kanadskí liberáli smerovali k zdrvujúcej porážke. Pomohol im však návrat Trumpa
Slovakia· 2025-03-08
Jonathan Wilkinson is the federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister who is advocating for a national conversation about energy projects.
Opinion: Why Canada should heed its Energy Minister’s call to calm down about oil pipelinesCanada· 2025-03-08Jonathan Wilkinson expressed concerns about the changing relationship with the United States under Trump.
Kanadskí liberáli smerovali k zdrvujúcej porážke. Pomohol im však návrat TrumpaSlovakia· 2025-03-07Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson emphasized the need for a national conversation about new oil pipelines.
Trade war a ‘great opportunity’ to talk about pipelines, says CNRL presidentCanada· 2025-03-07
Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson poured some cold water on Energy East calls.
Tariffs have forced a ‘sea change’ in provinces’ support for new pipelines, Alberta Premier saysCanada· 2025-03-06Jonathan Wilkinson is the Federal Natural Resources Minister who announced the loan to AtkinsRéalis.
Ottawa to finance half of costs to modernize home-grown Candu nuclear power reactorCanada· 2025-03-06
Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson emphasized the need for a national conversation about new oil pipelines.
To face tariffs, Canada should declare pipeline projects in the national interest: Enbridge CEOCanada· 2025-03-05
