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Originally Posted by niwell
There's enough stuff already funded / under construction in the GTHA he could probably skate by for a while on lower funding, even if it isn't a prudent long-term move.
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The Liberals have been funding $2B per year and are pledging to go to $3B. Given a $450B federal budget, this isn't a massive lift for the federal government. Poilievre could keep at $2B and do just fine. But even if he cut it, the provinces can continue on longer timelines without federal help.
The real danger (as I see it), is him breaking existing promises. Which is a low risk. And putting the kibosh on HFR which is becoming essential to improve mobility (and the productivity that comes mobility) in the Corridor. That's probably a higher risk.
To a large extent though you are right that he can coast. Particularly in the GTA. Whoever is in power between 2028 and 2032/2033 is going to benefit massively from GO RER, Ontario Line and the Scarborough Subway Extension all at the same time. Any politician in power then will look good.
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