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 @BDGCH7Yfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

 @B5MVPQKfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

I don't think it should be a federal government decision, but a provincial or even municipal government one.

 @B56FD97from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

it should be provincial. if the project crosses provincial borders, the premiers of both provinces should work together to help build it. The federal government can choose to give aid money if the provincial government(s) asks for it, but only if its a reasonable amount (they are allowed to reject the request).

 @B4SMKNSfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

No, leave this to the provinces but the federal government should have incentives for provinces that invest in commuter rail.

 @9K6M454from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

We have alot of transport we can get by and we defenitely dont need to spend more on railway tickets when we already have that thinking years ago in question that was finished, So no.

 @9H4KC4Kfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Transit absolutely needs more funding, but it makes more sense to be on a municipal or provincial level

 @9GNXXXTfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but make sure that there is a plan on part of municipal governments, as well as the ridership and tax base to continue funding this project.

 @9F5KMPVfrom Alberta  answered…3yrs3Y

The government should invest in commuter urban rail transposition. Trains are a great alternative to using cars. There should be more options to get around in cities such as monorail, train, subway and what not. Cities shouldn't be built around cars it's dystopian.

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