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

Calgary mayor ‘can’t believe’ comments made by federal minister about not funding new road projects

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

Will Ottawa stop funding roads? Minister pressed after contentious comments – National

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