US EditionCarney defends high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
Carney says the rail line will create more than 50,000 jobs and add over $35 billion to the economy.
- Last week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for cancellation of the proposed high-speed rail line connecting Toronto and Quebec City, which Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending against growing opposition.
- Rural residents in Ontario and Quebec have fueled backlash due to concerns over land expropriation required for construction of the project.
- Defending the plan, Carney stated the project will create a "huge" number of jobs—specifically more than 50,000—and contribute more than $35 billion to the economy.
- Construction of the first phase linking Montreal and Ottawa is set for 2029 or 2030, with full project costs estimated between $60 billion and $90 billion.
- Finance Minister Philippe Champagne implemented a conflict-of-interest screen regarding Alto, the Crown corporation overseeing the project, due to his partner Anne-Marie Gaudet's role as vice-president of environment there.
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A high-speed rail line from Toronto to Quebec City would be a real asset for the economy and job creation," said Premier Mark Carney on Tuesday, defending his government's plan as opposition to the government continues to grow.
Mark Carney is defending the Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail project amid backlash
High-speed rail connecting Toronto and Quebec City would be a boon the economy and job creation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, defending his government's project as opposition to it continues to grow.Much of the criticism comes from communities where land will be expropriated for the construction, but Carney said the project will require about 10 metres of land for the route, and people who lose land to it will be compensated.IN CA…
The project is generating growing opposition from communities whose land will be expropriated for construction.
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Carney defends high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the government’s high-speed rail project to connect Toronto and Quebec City, which is drawing increasing opposition.
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