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Steven MacKinnon: “Yes, it is a longer route, but it does not add enough time such that it would dissuade people.”

On the recordJune 23, 2026
Yes, it is a longer route, but it does not add enough time such that it would dissuade people.
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Steven MacKinnon
Liberal Party of Canada

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Transport Minister discussing the impact of an additional stop.

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