Is there opposition to high-speed rail in #Canada?
Yes. The media, loving a conflict narrative, amplifies the voices of the few property-owners who are protesting Alto.
But guess what? A new Abacus poll shows broad, cross-party support for the project.
62% for, only 18% against...
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We are in the corridor proposed for the route.
I'm in favour of it but very nervous that we won't receive enough compensation to be able to move to a comparable home, especially since they've already removed one step in the compensation process.
Though doing it fast but fair would lift a load of worry and shorten this period where it's impossible to sell for people who already wanted to move for other reasons.
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Eric Lawton