安大略MP Michael Barrett反对高速铁路项目,因为公众对成本、影响和缺乏当地效益感到关切。 Ontario MP Michael Barrett opposes high-speed rail project due to public concerns over cost, impact, and lack of local benefit.

保守派议员迈克尔·巴雷特(Michael Barrett)表示, 拟在安大略省东部实施高速铁路工程, 比他担任国会议员七年来的任何议题都引起公众关注, 居民都担心财产损害、环境损害及流离失所。 Conservative MP Michael Barrett says the proposed high-speed rail project through eastern Ontario has sparked more public concern than any issue in his seven years as an MP, with residents citing fears of property damage, environmental harm, and displacement. 他批评该项目成本高昂, 且无法为可能永远不使用铁路线的选民带来明显好处。 Despite widespread feedback, he reports little local support, criticizing the project’s high cost and lack of a clear benefit for constituents who may never use the rail line. 巴雷特已经将明信片寄给所有居民,包括季节性房主,敦促他们在3月协商截止日期之前提出意见。 Barrett has mailed postcards to all residents, including seasonal homeowners, urging input ahead of the March consultation deadline. 他与项目开发商会晤后仍然持怀疑态度,指出没有提出令人信服的理由,并批评在里多湖镇没有举行公开会议,引起对社区参与不足的关切。 He remains skeptical after meetings with project developers, noting no compelling justification was provided, and criticized the absence of a public meeting in Rideau Lakes Township, raising concerns about inadequate community engagement.