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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
Source
thestar.com

Editor's note · Context

Transport Minister discussing the impact of an additional stop.

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