- Liberal MPs have blocked parliamentary hearings aimed at clarifying what the Carney government promised U.S. President Donald Trump to get the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened.
- The majority Liberals voted against those hearings, arguing the motion did not speak to the benefits of the deal.
- Tory MP Harb Gill said the bridge deal appears to be a concession to the U.S..
- Liberal MP Pauline Rochefort told the committee Wednesday that she was initially confused by what her government was saying.
A House committee is preparing to probe the Gordie Howe bridge deal amid controversy over the Liberal government's decision to block hearings that could clarify commitments made to U.S. President Donald Trump.13
The deal, which involves sharing half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the next 15 years, has raised concerns among opposition members.
Prime Minister Mark Carney previously stated that tolls would not be shared until after Canada’s construction debt is settled, leading to confusion among MPs.
Liberal MP Pauline Rochefort expressed her initial confusion regarding the government's stance, while Tory MP Harb Gill criticized the deal as a potential concession to the U.S.4
The majority of Liberal MPs voted against the hearings, arguing that the motion did not adequately address the benefits of the agreement, further complicating the situation surrounding the bridge project.
“Liberal MP Pauline Rochefort expressed confusion over her government's statements regarding the bridge deal, while Tory MP Harb Gill suggested it may be a concession to the U.S. The majority of Liberals voted against the hearings, claiming the motion did not address the deal's benefits.”
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