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 »
Sault Online link: An Updated Look at Anishinaabek Discovery Centre On Wednesday, Parliamentary Secretary Marco Mendicino was welcomed into Sault Ste. Marie by MP Terry Sheehan. Marco Mendicino, Parliamentary Assistant to the Federal Minister of Infrastructure has began a tour of Ontario, with visits in Toronto and Timmins before his arrival in Sault Ste. Marie…. Read more »
Timmins The Daily Press link: Parliamentary secretary to Minister of Infrastructure tours city facilities The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure toured the Timmins Transit garage on Tuesday to check on the improvements made through Infrastructure Canada investments on the transit system here in Timmins. “Well, we have been partnering on these projects and… Read more »