Critics wary about feds’ COVID-inspired infrastructure push

Green-infrastructure groups are also hoping to capitalize on Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna's past experience as environment minister.

Infrastructure spending is set to play a key role in the post-COVID economic recovery, Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna, right, told The Globe and Mail. Opposition critics Luc Berthold, above, and Taylor Bachrach, below, however, are skeptical of the government's plans.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY AIDAN CHAMANDY

April 22, 2020

Opposition critics are expressing skepticism over the government's reported plan to push for smaller, "shovel-ready" projects as post-pandemic stimulus, saying the Liberals' overall infrastructure vision and track record doesn't instill much confidence. NDP MP Taylor Bachrach (Skeena–Bulkley Vall...

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