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New Federal Expropriation Powers: Insights From Ajay Gajaria
November 25, 2025
New expropriation powers proposed in the 2025 federal budget have prompted questions about the scale and impact of land acquisition for the planned high-speed rail network between Toronto and Quebec City.
In a recent Globe and Mail article, partner Ajay Gajaria notes that the authority outlined in Bill C-15 could lead to one of the largest expropriation efforts in modern Canadian history. He highlights potential challenges for property owners, including uncertainty arising from a proposed federal right of first refusal and an exemption from the usual requirement to seek negotiated purchases before expropriating land.
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