Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table more petitions for a safer and more reliable Ontario Highway 11 portion of the Trans-Canada Highway.
At the intersections of highways 11 and 101 in northern Ontario lies the town of Matheson. Whenever a major storm or accident forces Highway 11 to close, transport trucks and commuters are often left stranded in Matheson due to dangerous driving conditions. These closures place a significant strain on Matheson, delay the delivery of essential goods and prevent people from getting home safely.
Matheson is just one of many northern Ontario communities paying the high price for the poor conditions along Highway 11. It is time to designate that part of the Trans-Canada Highway as a project of national interest.