“Farmers do not want the high-speed train cutting across their land. I want the Prime Minister to listen to them and stop this project.”

“Mr. Speaker, hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill today to make their voices heard about the Alto train, which is threatening the survival of our communities. These people included many farmers facing the prospect of not being able to cross their land because of the Liberal government’s threat to split it in two. I have not met a single farmer who wants a high‑speed train cutting across their land. Will the Prime Minister listen to the farmers and stop work on this project, which is totally off track?”

“The minister should meet with farmers to explain why the government is taking their land for this rail project. Experts say the project is a waste of money and will not make a profit. We should spend this money on useful infrastructure instead.”

“Mr. Speaker, if the minister believes that this project is sound, he should go and meet with farmers himself to explain the expropriations. Experts are unanimous: This ideologically motivated project is completely irresponsible when it comes to our public finances. There is no evidence that it will be cost-effective. The Liberals want to leave us with a white elephant that runs purely on subsidies. With $90 million, we could refurbish nearly all of our infrastructure in Canada and become a global agricultural powerhouse. When are the Liberals going to invest in projects that will actually create wealth in Canada?”

“Canadians are struggling to buy food and pay their bills. Why is the government spending more than $100 billion on a high-speed train?”

“Mr. Speaker, a United Way report released today reveals that Canadians are increasingly concerned about their financial situations. According to the report, 60% of Canadians are anxious about their finances, and 38% of Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. While families are struggling to build a future for themselves, the government wants them to foot the bill for a high-speed rail project that could cost more than $100 billion. Just this morning, the Liberals admitted that they have no idea how much it is going to cost. If Canadians can no longer afford to put food on the table, why do the Liberals think they can afford to spend over $100 billion on a train?”

“Many Canadians cannot afford food right now. The government should not spend over $100 billion on a fast train that people cannot afford to ride. I want an answer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I think the Secretary of State for Nature did not understand what I said in my first question. Sixty per cent of Canadians are feeling anxious, and 38% of Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. The government wants to embark on a high-speed rail project costing over $100 billion while people are going hungry. How can anyone think that these people can afford a ticket to ride the high-speed train when they cannot even afford groceries? Can she answer that?”