‘I should have specified’ road funding remarks, Guilbeault tells MPs – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he should’ve “specified” his remarks on federal road funding when he made them, MPs heard Thursday. Guilbeault faced questioning by members of the House of Commons transport committee over his controversial Feb. 12 comments that Ottawa would “stop investing in new road infrastructure.” He would later clarify his remarks after … Read more

Guilbeault’s road funding remarks sent staff scrambling, emails show – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s controversial remarks on federal road funding had “quite the blowback” that sent department staff hunting for information, internal emails reveal. The emails, obtained by Global News under access to information legislation, show how Infrastructure Canada officials worked to respond after Guilbeault’s Feb. 12 comments that Ottawa would “stop investing in new road … Read more

MPs call Guilbeault to explain road funding remarks at committee – National

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has been asked to a House of Commons committee to explain his controversial remarks on federal road funding. Last Monday, Guilbeault told a crowd in Montreal that Ottawa will “stop investing in new road infrastructure,” according to quotes published in the Montreal Gazette. When pressed by reporters two days later, Guilbeault said … Read more

MPs want Guilbeault to explain road funding remarks. Will it happen? – National

Conservative, Bloc Quebecois and NDP MPs on the House of Commons’ transport committee want Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault to explain his comments around federal road infrastructure projects. Guilbeault’s comments last week stirred controversy among premiers and mayors who utilize federal funds to improve their networks. Last Monday, Guilbeault told a crowd in Montreal that Ottawa … Read more