With a prime minister about to be replaced and an election expected soon after, the spirit of the 'caretaker convention' should have kicked in.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

These are days of big announcements.

On Feb. 19, the prime minister announced that the federal government intends to construct a high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto, with a stop in Ottawa. This is a major public infrastructure project with an immediate budgetary cost of some $3.9 billion and a total cost estimated at anywhere between $80 and $120 billion.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

On Feb. 17, the prime minister and the minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Gary Anandasangaree announced the conclusion of a