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A letter urges the federal government to proceed with widening Highway 69, rejecting the Magnetawan First Nation’s land claim demands to ensure public safety.
A letter published March 5, 2026, argues that the Magnetawan First Nation’s land claim should not delay the Highway 69 widening project, emphasizing public safety for thousands of users.
It criticizes the band’s leadership for demanding additional Crown land to expand the reserve as a condition for approval, calling the stance self-serving and disproportionate given the band’s small population of 285 registered members.
The letter notes a 1907 land adjustment resolved prior survey errors, undermining claims of historical misunderstanding, and points out that each band member received at least $100,000 from a 2025 settlement funded by taxpayers, suggesting a need for reciprocity.
It urges the federal government to transfer 150 acres to Ontario for the project, with compensation later under expropriation principles, to prioritize safety and progress.
Una carta urge al gobierno federal a proceder con la ampliación de la autopista 69, rechazando las demandas de reclamación de tierras de la Primera Nación Magnetawan para garantizar la seguridad pública.