Steven MacKinnon
CanadapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.03%Steven MacKinnon is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, currently serving as the Minister of Employment in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. He has been vocal about Canada's sovereignty and economic independence, especially in light of recent U.S. protectionist policies and threats of annexation.
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Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the federal government would like a Kingston stop added to the proposed high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto.
Transport Minister signals ‘strong preference’ for Kingston high-speed rail stopCanada· 2026-06-23
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Monday he was 'acting on what we heard' in public consultations spanning three months.
Alto asked to consider Kingston stop in potential major change to high-speed rail routeCanada· 2026-06-22Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon addresses reporters about his government's legislative agenda.
MPs break for summer after passing motion to advance several billsCanada· 2026-06-19
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon’s office said in an e-mail that they respect the Speaker’s decision and would have no further comment.
Speaker rebukes government over inclusion of passenger rights changes in latest omnibus budget billCanada· 2026-06-02
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has tabled a motion for a vote on the floor of the House of Commons to end the Conservative filibuster.
Liberals move to end Conservative filibuster over religious exemption to hate speech lawsCanada· 2026-03-07
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon's office confirmed that the House of Commons will hold a moment of silence.
Emotional Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after deadly school shootingCanada· 2026-02-11
Spokespeople for Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Transport Minister, did not respond to a request to confirm the information.
U.S. FAA head says Canada will certify Gulfstream jets after Trump threatsCanada· 2026-02-11
Spokespeople for Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s Transport Minister, did not respond to a request to confirm the information.
U.S. FAA head says Canada will certify Gulfstream jetsCanada· 2026-02-11The port authority reports to federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon.
First Nation withdraws support for B.C. energy export projectCanada· 2026-02-04
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Canada has a collaborative relationship with the FAA that stretches back decades in matters of aircraft certification.
Transport Canada talking jet approvals with U.S. FAA after Trump’s threatsCanada· 2026-02-03
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon held a news conference on Monday to say he’s willing to extend the sitting hours in order to approve legislation.
Liberals press Poilievre to deliver on pledge to fast-track affordability, crime measuresCanada· 2026-01-26
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told reporters he hopes 'a lot' of legislation gets passed.
Poilievre pledges co-operation with Liberals when Parliament returns, takes jab at their recordCanada· 2026-01-25Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon hopes Nutrien will change its mind.
Ottawa not offering incentives to attract Nutrien to build port in Canada, Minister saysCanada· 2025-12-18
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says that there are other Conservative MPs who are frustrated with Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.
Politics Insider: Carney picks financier as top envoy to U.S.Canada· 2025-12-14
Steven MacKinnon is the Liberal House Leader who declared that there are other dissatisfied Conservative MPs.
Potential disaster looms over Pierre Poilievre’s leadershipCanada· 2025-12-14
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says the Liberals have heard from some Conservative MPs who are frustrated with Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.
House Leader says there are other frustrated Conservative MPsCanada· 2025-12-12
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon will announce the high-speed rail plan.
First segment of high-speed rail plan will link Montreal and Ottawa, sources sayCanada· 2025-12-12
Steven MacKinnon is the new Transportation Minister who is expected to focus on air passenger protection issues.
Canada’s air passenger protection system is stuck on the tarmacCanada· 2025-12-12Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon is hoping Nutrien will reconsider its investment location.
Ottawa, Nutrien to meet to discuss building $1-billion potash export facility in CanadaCanada· 2025-12-05
House Leader Steven MacKinnon has also taken on transport.
Hodgson goes to B.C. to meet with Eby as fall-out from Alberta deal continuesCanada· 2025-11-29
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon confirmed that the framework will be signed by Mr. Carney and Ms. Smith.
Carney briefs cabinet on Alberta energy deal to be unveiled ThursdayCanada· 2025-11-26Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon said he has requested a meeting with Nutrien’s project team to convince them to change their mind.
Nutrien’s new export terminal, Hudson’s Bay art auction and U.S. companies push Trump: Business and investing stories for the week of Nov. 23Canada· 2025-11-23
Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon says he has requested a meeting with Nutrien to 'convince them to change their mind.'
Ottawa is pressing Nutrien to change course on building a potash export terminal in the U.S.Canada· 2025-11-21
Mark Kennedy, a spokesperson for Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, stated that the budget vote is a confidence vote.
Outcome remains uncertain hours before key federal budget vote for LiberalsCanada· 2025-11-18
Steven MacKinnon is the Transport Minister touring the port of Trois-Rivières and discussing the budget.
Politics Insider: PBO casts doubts on how Ottawa defines capital spending in budgetCanada· 2025-11-16
The port authority, which reports to federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, serves as the landlord for tenants such as DP World on the existing Fairview container site.
Next round of major projects to be named Thursday, Carney saysCanada· 2025-11-10
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon's office declared that both votes would be confidence votes.
Liberals pressed after Fitch says budget weakens Canada’s credit profileCanada· 2025-11-07
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon's spokesperson says the vote on Thursday evening will be treated as a confidence matter.
House of Commons to hold first confidence vote tied to budgetCanada· 2025-11-06
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has said the Liberals do not have the votes yet.
Carney says he’s prepared to fight an election campaign if budget doesn’t passCanada· 2025-11-01Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon said Tuesday that he is starting to worry.
The Liberals still have a nagging political weakness on crimeCanada· 2025-10-23
