While it’s maybe somewhat possible that TMX II will never get built*, the many millions wasted on the prep work will still provide millions of dollars to party-favoured firms which will be happy to donate to Establishment Part I or Establishment Party II, thus prolonging our political sclerosis and the destruction of a liveable environment.

* Same story for Doug Ford’s tunnel under the 401 or the Double-Double Big Mac Billy Bishop With Cheese. Consultants win regardless.