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Trans-Canada Highway

2026-06-09 Sitting 132 Showing 1–1 of 1

A Conservative statement criticizing the Liberal government for not approving new pipelines or advancing major projects like the Trans-Canada Highway, despite promises to do so.

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Eric Melillo

Conservative 2:00 p.m.

“The government should spend money to fix a highway in my region. I don't like that they haven't done it yet. It will make us safer and richer.”

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Mr. Speaker, over one year into this Prime Minister's mandate, and Canadians are still waiting for action on the national projects that were promised. Despite Liberal rhetoric, no new pipelines have been approved, and major projects continue to be stuck in purgatory, including the Trans‑Canada Highway through northwestern Ontario. Improving this vital piece of infrastructure is top of mind for people in our region, whether it be for the safety of travellers or for our overall economic sovereignty. That is why I have been advocating for this project for nearly seven years. Recently, I presented a petition to this House, signed by Canadians from every single province, calling on the government to support improvements to the highway through northwestern Ontario. Canadians know our national highway holds national importance, and its time the Liberals recognize it too. I stand once again, urging the government to finally make good on its promises and finally get shovels in the ground.

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