Some Liberal MPs are insisting their caucus remains united despite Steven Guilbeault’s decision to quit cabinet over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deal with Alberta that could lead to a new pipeline to the B.C. coast.

“The Liberal caucus is one that I greatly admire and respect. It crosses a lot of different cultures, a lot of different ideologies, a lot of different concerns but always co-operating for the interests of the common good,” Ontario MP Charles Sousa said Friday.

“I believe in the discussion that I’ve been having with them, and alongside my colleagues, we’re standing united."

Sousa said the conversations taking place in caucus since Guilbeault’s decision to step down from cabinet, but remain a Liberal MP, are cordial and respectful and that “healthy debate is critical for

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