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James Maloney, chair of the Liberal caucus, has downplayed Premier Doug Ford's proposal for a tunnel under Highway 401, calling it merely an idea without a concrete plan. Ford expressed optimism that Prime Minister Mark Carney would designate the project for expedited federal approval, despite lacking assurances from Ottawa.

Carney recently announced the first projects eligible for a fast-tracked review process, with the only Ontario project on the list being a small modular reactor at the Darlington nuclear plant. Maloney emphasized the need for a viable financial plan and timeline before considering the proposal further.