
Buckley Belanger
Liberal
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| TELESAT CANADA | 8 | $22,491,632.08 |
| Bell Canada | 15 | $4,807,345.36 |
| University of Saskatchewan | 6 | $2,135,825.08 |
| BHP Canada Inc. | 30 | $937,121.97 |
| Northwestel Inc. | 4 | $320,964.86 |
| The North West Company | 1 | $86,530.53 |
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| J.D. Irving, Limited | 1 | $24,776.75 |
| Alberta Irrigation Districts Association | 1 | $12,000.00 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-07-26Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Belanger speaks on federal support for Saskatchewan wildfires
A CBC radio interview featured Belanger discussing the devastating wildfires affecting his northern Saskatchewan riding and the federal government's response. The tone is mixed because the segment covers both the urgency of the crisis and his role in explaining government support.
View source →Data Trail notes Belanger focusing on rural development issues
Data Trail summarizes Belanger's appointment as secretary of state for rural development and says the role positions him to focus on issues affecting Saskatchewan and northern communities. It also references his parliamentary remarks tied to the government's agenda.
View source →Video interview: Belanger says Carney is on the right path to unite the country
In a CBC video segment, Belanger said Saskatchewan has always been an important part of Canada and argued that holding the first ministers meeting in Saskatchewan showed the prime minister wanted the province to be united and strong. The interview frames his cabinet role positively and presents him as endorsing Carney's direction.
View source →Belanger among new cabinet members sworn in at Rideau Hall
SaskToday reported that Buckley Belanger joined Carney's newly sworn cabinet at Rideau Hall. The story describes him as Saskatchewan's lone Liberal MP and says he will serve as Secretary of State for Rural Development, highlighting his prior work as an NDP MLA and mayor of Île-à-la-Crosse.
View source →Belanger sworn in as Secretary of State for Rural Development
Global News reported that Saskatchewan's only Liberal MP had been sworn in as Secretary of State for Rural Development in Carney's government. The item emphasizes that he is one of 10 secretaries of state and that the new role places him in the federal cabinet structure.
View source →Global News reported Belanger was sworn in as Secretary of State for Rural Development.
Global News reported that Buckley Belanger, Saskatchewan's only Liberal MP, has been sworn in as Secretary of State for Rural Development. The mention frames his new role as part of the federal government's cabinet lineup.
View source →Belanger's Facebook page mentions his role as MP and secretary of state.
The public Facebook mentions page identifies Buckley Belanger as MP for Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River and Secretary of State for Rural Development. It also shows ongoing public engagement around his account.
View source →Belanger's Facebook page promoted his remarks during an emergency debate on wildfires.
A Facebook post on Belanger's page says he rose in Parliament to discuss wildfires, noting that more than 15,000 people were evacuated and many families had fled their homes. The post emphasizes support for front-line responders and the scale of the emergency.
View source →A conservative social post criticized Belanger as out of touch on a Saskatchewan issue.
An Instagram post from a Conservative MP account included the comment that Buckley Belanger is "out of touch with that reality" in the context of debate over the Snowbirds. The post appears as a partisan criticism rather than a direct statement by Belanger.
View source →CBC highlighted Belanger as Saskatchewan's only successful Liberal candidate and a voice for the North.
CBC's coverage says Belanger was elected in Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River as the only Liberal candidate to win a Saskatchewan riding. The report says he plans to advocate for the distinct economic and social challenges of northern communities in Parliament.
View source →Buckley Belanger was named Saskatchewan's secretary of state for rural development.
CBC reports that Saskatchewan MP Buckley Belanger has been appointed secretary of state for rural development in Prime Minister Mark Carney's new federal cabinet. The appointment positions him to focus on rural development issues affecting Saskatchewan and northern communities.
View source →Buckley Belanger spoke in the House of Commons during debates on May 26, 2026.
OpenParliament records Buckley Belanger as Secretary of State (Rural Development) speaking during the May 26, 2026 debates, where he said there was "more good news" in remarks tied to the government's agenda. The entry is a public parliamentary mention from within the last 7 days, but the snippet does not provide full context of the issue discussed.
View source →CanadaGPT profiles Buckley Belanger's parliamentary participation.
CanadaGPT's MP profile reports a 100% voting participation rate for Belanger, suggesting active engagement in parliamentary business. The page serves as a public-facing summary of his legislative involvement.
View source →OpenParliament tracks Buckley Belanger's recent voting participation and record.
OpenParliament lists Belanger as the Liberal MP for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River and shows a 2025 election win with 65% of the vote. It also records his recent votes, offering a public snapshot of his parliamentary activity.
View source →Global News tagged recent coverage of Buckley Belanger.
Global News maintains a topic page for Buckley Belanger that includes a May 13, 2025 item about his appointment as Secretary of State for Rural Development and other related mentions. The page indicates ongoing public and media attention to his role.
View source →Saskatchewan Liberal MP discusses Parliament priorities including forest fires, canola tariffs, and housing challenges
Secretary of State for Rural Housing Buckley Belanger outlined parliamentary priorities upon Parliament's resumption, addressing forest fires, canola tariffs, housing challenges, and crime. He emphasized the government's ongoing work on multiple pressure points affecting Saskatchewan.
View source →Saskatchewan Liberal MP Buckley Belanger reflects on busy first year in office.
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger marked one year since his election, highlighting achievements including $116 million in high-speed internet connectivity investment, support for the McIlvenna Bay Foran Copper Mine, the $2.6 billion Cameco-India uranium deal, and a $51 billion national housing and infrastructure plan in his role as Secretary of State for Rural Development.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Assets
Joint ownership with spouse of a commercial rental unit located in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan
Liabilities
Mortgage with National Bank
Other Sources of Income
Past 12 months:
Income from Ile-à-la-Crosse
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Contact Information
4-306 Husky Ave Air Ronge, Saskatchewan S0J 3G0