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Feb 4, 2021 6:23 PM -
The federal Conservatives are calling for a special House of Commons committee devoted to Canada-US relations.
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says the committee should focus on the economic relationship between the two countries, with emphasis placed on Buy American provisions being advanced by US President Joe Biden.
The committee would also concentrate on the threatened closure of an Enbridge pipeline known as Line 5.
A Conservative motion, if approved, would also see the committee explore what work the government is doing with the U-S to procure a steady stream of COVID-19 vaccines.
O'Toole says the fact Canada is accepting vaccines from the COVAX Facility, which is primarily aimed at helping developing countries, is evidence of more poor planning by the Liberals.
