CTV News link: Liberals accuse Scheer of Food Guide ‘misinformation,’ deny politicizing issue During the press conference, Petitpas Taylor was joined by infrastructure and communities parliamentary secretary Marco Mendicino. The pair questioned if a Scheer-led government would walk back other Liberal changes that they say are evidence and science-based, like the long-form census. Related links:… Read more »
The Sault Star link: City urges province to open up recreation infrastructure funding stream City council is urging the provincial government to open the Community Cultural and Recreation infrastructure funding stream so that municipalities can apply and upgrade its crumbling buildings. The motion, moved by Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi and Ward 3 Coun. Matthew… Read more »
Saskatoon Star Phoenix link: Premiers remain divided on pipelines as Saskatoon summit wraps Marco Mendicino, the parliamentary secretary to the federal infrastructure minister who was in Saskatoon on Thursday, said he does not agree with Kenney’s characterization that Quebec has been handed a veto over proposed pipelines. “We would look to work closely and consult… Read more »
680 News link: Ottawa announces $5.75M to retrofit TCHC buildings The federal government announced Monday it will be giving $5.75 million to retrofit several residential buildings to make them more energy efficient. The money is part of the government’s Green Municipal Fund and will go toward retrofit heating, cooling and lighting in the buildings. Liberal… Read more »
Global News link: Hill Hobbies: Getting in tune with Liberal MP Marco Mendicino Liberal MP Marco Mendicino has been playing the piano since he was about five years old. Four decades later, losing himself in the music still keeps him grounded, especially after long days on Parliament Hill. Related link: Global News link: The West… Read more »
Elliot Lake Today link: Federal official pledges support for city grant bid Mendicino, along with Chike Agbasi, the federal policy and regional advisor for Ontario on infrastructure matters, held an almost two-hour press conference at city hall, outlining the federal government’s $180 billion, 12-year infrastructure funding plan. Under the plan, municipalities can apply for federal… Read more »