Liberal Mp Dept: The Conservatives have been under fire from opposition critics in recent days over the estimated $1.1 billion price tag for security at the summit in Ontario's Muskoka region and the subsequent G20 summit in Toronto, according to CBC. "What for? To taxi the leaders from Muskoka to Toronto?" Leblanc told the House. "Why are Canadians paying for Steamboat Tony's latest ride?" The Opposition Liberals are accusing Industry Minister Tony Clement of using this month's G8 summit as an excuse for pork-barrel spending in his riding. Liberal MP Dominic Leblanc led off Thursday's question period by asking the government why Clement approved almost $400,000 for the restoration of a vintage steamboat in his riding, Muskoka-Parry Sound, when the restoration won't be complete until after the summit ends. He called it an example of the Conservatives' out-of-control spending practices for the dual summits. As
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