Ontario Premier Doug Ford has taken a rare shot at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a lengthy radio interview, in which the premier also took aim at federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. During an interview with AM 640’s John Oakley, Ford talked about Guilbeault and the federal government, labelling the environment minister “an extremist.” “Sometimes … Read more
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
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
Jyoti Gondek, Calgary’s mayor, is the latest politician to raise concerns over comments made Monday by federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault in which he reportedly said his government “has made the decision to stop investing in new road infrastructure.” The quotes were published by the Montreal Gazette and Guilbeault later said “of course we’re funding … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he “should have been more specific” regarding his controversial comments that the federal government will no longer be funding new road infrastructure. Guilbeault spoke to reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday to clarify the comment made Monday, which was met with confusion and … Read more
