Federal Oceans Minister responds to criticism of Trans Mountain approval

Mornings with Simi

English - June 19, 2019 18:22 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Two federal cabinet ministers are making appearances in Alberta today following the Trudeau government's controversial second approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi is set to visit the Trans Mountain terminal in Edmonton, while Finance Minister Bill Morneau will address an Economic Club of Canada breakfast in Calgary.

Meanwhile, Conservative Leader, Andrew Scheer, says Canadians wanted more information on when construction on the pipeline expansion will actually begin.

Guest: Jonathan Wilkinson