Buckley Belanger

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.