Opinion Martin Regg Cohn: Caroline Mulroney had four years to fix the Metrolinx mess. What has she been doing?
If you’re wondering why the Eglinton Crosstown is stalled and Metrolinx is a mess, Caroline Mulroney has the answer:She’s merely the mighty minister of transportation ― has been since mid-2019. Next month will mark four full years on the job for Mulroney.
In truth, the causes are complicated ― from contractual disputes to COVID-19 delays. But if you listen to Mulroney’s press lines on the transit line, there is no news and no nuance: There was a time when blaming the previous party in power seemed plausible ― notably in the months right after the 2018 election. But ever since last June’s election, the previous government, technically speaking, has been none other than the PC government of 2018-22.
She had four full years to get to the bottom of the Metrolinx morass. As minister, why didn’t she have Crosstown in her crosshairs, demanding accountability? “I understand you spoke with Mike Beaton about a potential new approach for Metrolinx comms . Here is the new statement, which we propose comes from Phil ,” one of Mulroney’s PR aides wrote in an emailPerhaps that’s why she and Ford invited the media to a photo op this month with Metrolinx to announce ― wait for it ― two new electric GO buses.
The NDP Opposition lays the blame at the so-called P3 — public-private partnership — building the Crosstown line, as if all the problems would vanish if only government agencies had sole authority. Leave Metrolinx or the Toronto Transit Commission in charge and transit would roll out at high speed.
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