The cost of the Quebec tramway project must be reasonable, declared Tuesday Prime Minister François Legault, who wants to consult the population of the capital region on this project and on that of the third road link which he recently brought back to the ‘front stage.
Mr. Legault affirmed that he is still in favor of the tramway project, a few weeks before an update from the City of Quebec which must specify the costs, probably on the rise.
“I agree with this project, but I first want to see the cost,” he said at a press briefing. The cost must be reasonable, so I wait before responding. »
Mr. Legault added the tram project to the third link on the list of subjects for which he wishes to consult the population of the Quebec region.
“Whether it is on a possible bridge or whether it is on the tramway, we have not yet decided how we will consult the population, but we want to consult the population,” he said.
In the wake of his crushing defeat in the riding of Jean-Talon, two weeks ago, Mr. Legault expressed the intention of consulting the population on the need for a third link.
After giving up on a motorway tunnel in May, the Prime Minister raised the possibility of a bridge.
Asked about information indicating that the tramway project could be subject to a referendum, Mr. Legault seemed to rule out the hypothesis that the tramway project could be the subject of a referendum.
“We’re not here,” he said.
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