Opinion: Trudeau government not in a position to engage major infrastructure projects cdnpoli (subs)
In the Greater Toronto Area, the feds are giving billions to Premier Doug Ford’s pet subway project, the Ontario Line—even though the federal cabinet must know that Ford is riding roughshod over environmental regulations, citizens’ groups, and
elected municipalities, writes Mariana Valverde.The slogan “build back better” is being repeated by politicians of all stripes, in Washington, D.C.; London, U.K.; Brussels, Belgium; and Ottawa.Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.
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