Steven Fletcher criticizes his own government’s bill in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — Former federal cabinet minister Steven Fletcher, now a Progressive Conservative backbencher in Manitoba, may be in hot water after criticizing his own government’s bill.
Fletcher has been speaking out against a proposed law that would create a new Crown agency to promote energy efficiency, and has tied up two legislature committee meetings in recent weeks by asking questions for hours, late into the night.
Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday he has had a talk with Fletcher, but would not discuss any details.
“I tend to have a lot of time for Steven, as you all know, so we’ll just leave it at that,” Pallister said.