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During question period, members raised the Alto high-speed rail project planned for Quebec and Ontario after farmers from the Mirabel area protested on Parliament Hill against the loss of their land. The Bloc Québécois said the government has not met conditions including consultation, respect for landowners facing expropriation, and an independent financial review, and asked the minister to meet with the farmers. Conservatives said the project threatens farming communities, questioned spending over $100 billion on it when many Canadians face food insecurity and financial strain, and asked the government to stop it. Liberal ministers said they respect farmers and will seek a middle ground, and argued the project would create jobs, connect major cities, boost trade between Quebec and Ontario, and reduce pollution.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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