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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for its planned toll project across the community\u2019s roadway network. First announced by MCK Grand Chief Cody Diabo in August, the initiative comes in response to severe upcoming budget cuts to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). \u201cThis is yet another instance where governments cut and continue to take more,\u201d Diabo stressed. The RFP will first determine whether the toll project is even possible and then what would be required to put it into effect. To carry out this assessment, MCK will form an internal team comprising of transportation, finance and infrastructure experts. The team will identify potential toll locations and assess any unforeseen operational, financial or political factors. The… <\/p>\n

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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for its planned toll project across the community\u2019s roadway network. First announced by MCK Grand Chief Cody Diabo in August, the initiative comes in response to severe upcoming budget cuts to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). \u201cThis is yet another instance where governments cut and continue to take more,\u201d Diabo stressed. The RFP will first determine whether the toll project is even possible and then what would be required to put it into effect. To carry out this assessment, MCK will form an internal team comprising of transportation, finance and infrastructure experts. The team will identify potential toll locations and assess any unforeseen operational, financial or political factors. The... <\/p>\n

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