Mr. Speaker, expropriations will not make the high-speed rail project a success. What is needed is social licence.
However, let us look at how the CEO of Alto responded to concerned farmers. He confirmed that there will be expropriations but said that he hopes that they will not be the primary tool. He hopes that expropriation will not be the primary tool. He confirmed that Alto has the means to expropriate land and that it will do so, if necessary. At this point, that almost sounds like a threat.
When will the government show some respect for the people of the north shore and hold meaningful discussions with them?