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Ontario election: NDP says it would initiate purchase of Hwy. 407, remove tolls

https://globalnews.ca/news/10979119/ndp-sale-highway-407-remove-tolls-election/

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[โ€“] doubtfulduck@mastodon.social 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

@Seigest I'm all aboard tracks and trains. I think all parties are onboard, Ford included. That said, I think one has to meet people where they are. In other words, one shouldn't ignore their material conditions. If a party wants those votes, they should address real problems with tangible solutions for these people.

I don't know enough about the 407 sale but I'm guessing it never got wide usage due to the tolls which made it easy to sell. If many use it, a sale would be difficult.

[โ€“] doubtfulduck@mastodon.social 3 points 2 months ago

@Seigest note that in isolation I'm not at all happy to spend money on highways.