Carney says Champagne Alto Rail conflict is a "good situation"
The Conservatives are calling for a formal ethics investigation into François-Philippe Champagne over his relationship with an executive at the company overseeing the $90 billion project.
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s handling of a conflict of interest screening tied to Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s relationship with an executive at the $90 billion Alto Rail project by calling it a “good situation.”
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Carney said the minister’s response allows his wife and vice president of environment at Alto Rail, Anne-Marie Gaudet, to carry on in her high-profile role with the company as it benefits from taxpayer dollars.
