Ahead Quote by Jagmeet Singh
“When projects like a pipeline are imposed on a province without a buy-in, without a collaborate approach, they just don't go ahead. What happens is they get caught up in court, there's court challenges, the project doesn't proceed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on infrastructure projects, 2023
Imposing projects without local consent and collaboration leads to legal battles and stalled progress.
In simple terms: Lack of buy‑in blocks projects.
Engage communities early.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- regional development
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can inclusive planning be ensured?
- What mechanisms foster genuine buy‑in?
Stakeholder exclusion can cause costly delays.