Quebec blames Ottawa for delays building Lac-Mégantic rail bypass

After more than 11 years since the Lac-Mégantic train disaster, the 12.5 km rail bypass project still lacks authorizations from the Canadian Transportation Agency. Quebec officials blame the federal government for delays, with local representatives accusing Ottawa of ignoring opposition concerns and failing to communicate effectively. Elected officials and opponents fear environmental contamination and demand better compensation, emphasizing the lack of social acceptance for the current project.

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