Trans Mountain deal could polish Morneau’s tarnished reputation, say observers, politicos

While the biggest burden will ultimately be borne by the prime minister, the finance minister’s Bay Street background could prove to be a boon after a year of blunders.

If successful, the government’s decision to shell out $4.5-billion for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline could be a boost for Finance Minister Bill Morneau who has weathered a year of bad press. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY SHRUTI SHEKAR

June 6, 2018

Observers say Finance Minister Bill Morneau has an opportunity to “benefit” from the government's decision to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline, fixing a reputation sullied by several blunders as a rookie finance minister if he can prove his Bay Street background pays off in securing a good deal f...

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