MPs call for Guilbeault to testify after controversy erupts over comments on road funding

The federal transport committee is calling on Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault to testify after his comments last week about federal funding of large road projects ignited controversy.

Following an amended motion put forward Wednesday by Ontario Conservative MP Dan Muys, the committee voted to hold a meeting with Guilbeault to discuss infrastructure in Canada.

The motion also invites Housing Minister Sean Fraser and Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to testify before the committee. The ministers are being asked to testify separately for one hour each within 14 days of the motion being passed.

On Feb. 12, Guilbeault said the federal government will stop investing in new road