From the office of MPP Bobbi Ann Brady
To The Haldimand Press
HALDIMAND—Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady in the Ontario Legislature last Wednesday asked the Ministry of Transportation what “due diligence” is still holding up reconstruction of the Argyle Street Bridge. Brady first publicly questioned the minister on August 31.
At the time, MPP Brady asked MTO Minister Caroline Mulroney why the reconstruction of the Argyle Street Bridge in Caledonia was being held up. The Minister explained that due diligence was required before reconstruction could start. December 7, MPP Brady stated that she believed all required due diligence had already been done before her initial August 31 question and wondered why the ministry continues to stall.
“The people of Caledonia, the people of Haldimand County, would appreciate an update from this government: what due diligence is still required before shovels are put in the ground?” asked Brady. “I firmly believe all has been done except the reconstruction. Why is the ministry so secretive? Why is the ministry stalling?”
The ministry touted overall government infrastructure investment, but he failed to answer Brady’s question to her satisfaction. In response, she requested what is called a “Late Show,” whereby the Minister or designate must again respond to a member’s question after regular House business hours. Hardeep Singh Grewal fielded Brady’s “Late Show” question. Grewal is Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister.
“We are in active consultations and conversations on this particular project,” said Grewal. “Completing the Argyle Street Bridge is an absolute priority for this government.”
Brady is hopeful that “consultations, conversations, priority” mean that reconstruction is coming before too long. Until then, MPP Brady will continue to press the government to get the job done.
